Over 47 million tourists from around the globe visited New York City in 2008. An estimated 80% of visitors to New York City (37.6 million in 2008) come to the neighborhood to see the bright lights of the big city. Times Square’s 40 hotels house 25% of Manhattan’s hotel rooms and generate over $1.6 billion in annual revenue. These hotels serve a diverse range of accommodations, from tourists to business travelers and convention headquarters.
The 16,000 hotel rooms in Times Square are more than those in all of Philadelphia. For more data regarding room rates, occupancy, and revenue for hotels in Times Square, as compared to those throughout Midtown and the whole of Manhattan, please see the following PDF. The report covers the period between 2003-2009.
With 39 Broadway theaters, Times Square is truly an entertainment destination for culture lovers from around the world. Learn more about how Broadway has continued to grow and thrive over the years:
The Times Square Alliance operates the Times Square Visitors Center at 1560 Broadway to provide visitor information about events, entertainment, shopping, dining, and tours. Click here for more details about the Times Square Visitors Center.
