New York City is experiencing a tourist resurgence, highlighted by record-breaking attendance at the U.S. Open and a nearly 10% increase in jobs within the hotel and restaurant sectors.

Nevertheless, Chinese travelers remain notably absent due to travel restrictions and long visa wait times; NYC remains on track to welcome an estimated 63.3 million visitors this year, representing a 12% increase from the previous year. Times Square, in particular, has witnessed a vibrant revival, with pedestrian traffic exceeding pre-pandemic levels and spending rebounding to 92% of ...