NYC Expects 17% Drop in International Visitors in 2025

• New York City officials cut their forecast for international tourists this year by 17% due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and hard-line policies on immigration.
• The city now estimates 12.1 million foreign travelers in 2025, down from a December forecast of 14.6 million.
• The decline in anticipated foreign visitors is expected to hurt the city’s economy, as international visitors typically stay longer and spend more money than domestic visitors.
• Overall, officials expect 64.1 million visitors, a drop of 3.5 million from the previous estimate.

New York City Tourism + Convention officials cut their forecast for the number of international tourists this year by 17%, saying President Donald Trump’s tariffs and hard-line policies on immigration are deterring visitors.

A report was released last Thursday by New York City Tourism + Conventions in partnership with Tourism Economics.