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Posted on February 09 2024

New York City to welcome 3,83,000 Indian travellers in 2024

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Updated February 09 2024

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Highlights: New York City to welcome 3,83,000 Indian travellers in 2024

  • A total of 3,83,000 Indian travellers are expected to visit New York City in 2024.
  • You can write it as 1.4 Million Indian visas were processed in the United States in 2023, with a 75% reduction in waiting times for Visitor visa appointments. 
  • New York City welcomed 61.8 million visitors in 2023 and is positioned to host 64.5 million this year.
  • Senior Vice President of Tourism emphasized the importance of the Indian market being crucial to New York City. 

 

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New York City anticipates a 14% surge in Indian visitors in 2024

A statement from New York City Tourism + Conventions stated that the city witnessed surge of 3,36,000 Indian tourists visiting in 2023. New York City anticipates a 14% increase in Indian visitors, approximately 3,83,000 travellers this year. The surge comes from the successful 2023, which saw an influx of Indian tourists exploring the city.

 

1.4 million Indian visas were handled in the United States in 2023

The United States handled 1.4 million Indian visas in 2023, with a 75% reduction in wait times for visitor visa appointments. This surge has represented a 60% increase from the previous year resulting in Indians making up one tenth of all foreign applicants for US visas.

Furthermore, the city welcomed 61.8 million visitors in 2023 and is positioned to host 64.5 million this year. 

 

Indian tourists are crucial for New York City

Makiko Matsuda Healy, Senior Vice President of Tourism Market Development for New York City Tourism + Conventions, highlighted the significance of the Indian market and pointed the country as a rapidly expanding feeder market for tourists visiting New York City.

She highlighted their commitment in effectively engaging with Indian travel industry through initiatives such as the Travel Trade Academy with Hindi subtitles in order to facilitate the industry to adapt to customer needs by ensuring a streamlined experience for Indian travellers. 

The recent visit by delegation from New York City to India as part of their yearly sales tour was focused on establishing New York City as a top tourism destination and to build connections with the Indian travel sector.

 

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