NYC tourism

Thirty years ago Williamsburg was an abandoned industrial area, unwelcoming at best. Then artists and independent shops took root, it became trendy, and the neighborhood exploded.

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain closed nearly 3 months after Hurricane Sandy with no repairs to begin until Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief Bill passes Congress.

With 2012’s tourism numbers released, New York City now attracts one out of every three international visitors to the US.

Tourism, especially the international tourist, equals untapped potential for economic gains in New York City, say industry experts. And the onus is on the next mayor.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg took to the airwaves Sunday morning for his weekly radio address, focusing on the thriving tourism industry in the city.

Damage from tropical storms and a lack of snowfall hurt upstate tourism during the winter, but the summer sun may trigger a rebound.