New York Lost Thousands of International Visitors Last Year. The State Comptroller Blames Tariffs.

A new report from New York’s Comptroller cites tariffs as one of the major drivers behind the state’s decline in international tourism. 

Overseas travel to New York fell 3% last year, the equivalent to over 176,000 visitors, according to an analysis released Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

The slide has had an economic impact on the state. According to the report:

Real GDP for New York industries associated with tourism saw no growth between the final quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2025. 

Hotel occupancy fell 1.2% between 2024 and 2025. 

Average employment in industries associated with international