Richmond County
What Does Tourism Mean to Richmond County?
In 2023, Visitor Spending at Local Businesses Totaled: $343,000,000!
- $81M was spent on Lodging / Accommodations
- $26M was spent on Recreation / Entertainment
- $134M was spent on Food & Beverage
- $73M was spent on Retail Goods and Services
- $20M was spent on Local Transportation
- $9M was spent on Vacation Property / Second Homes
Visitor spending enhances our Standard of Living in Richmond County, generating:
- $30M in COUNTY TAX REVENUE, reducing the tax burden on residents
- $187M LOCAL EMPLOYMENT INCOME supported by visitor spending
Source: Empire State Development, I LOVE NEW YORK & Tourism Economics
Richmond County residents enjoy many amenities and an enriched quality of life that simply wouldn't
be possible in a community our size without the financial support of visitors. Lively arts and cultural facilities,
diverse dining establishments, museums, attractions, and unique retail shopping and recreational opportunities rely
on visitor patronage to survive and flourish.