NYC Was Just Named The #1 City In America
For a ninth consecutive year, New York City leads the rankings in America’s Best Cities from advisor tourism company, Resonance. And though we try to be humble, we can’t help but say we’re not surprised.
You may first think NYC is too expensive to be ranked the best city in America, but as Resonance put it, the “Big Apple is always worth the price of admission, especially in these glory days.”
The report analyzed statistics from more than 400 global cities looking through the lenses of livability, lovability and prosperity.
So how come New York City ended up on top? Well, with tourism on the rebound after devastating impacts of Covid-19, New York City Tourism + Conventions projects 64.5 million in tourist numbers for 2024. At that rate, NYC is on track to see a 97% recovery of visitation levels pre-pandemic. Moreover, $74 billion in economic impact was generated from tourism alone in 2023. As Resonance stated, “This city is back.”
Even after facing a dramatic change to short-term rentals in NYC with the implementation of Local Law 18, NYC continues to open new hotels to accommodate its influx of travelers.
Beyond a booming tourism industry, NYC’s dedication to the modernization of its public transport hubs, like construction on JFK Airport or increasing accessibility to Moynihan Train Hall, and improvements to its cultural institutions, such as a $500 million renovation to the Met‘s modern and contemporary wing, were all taken into account.
Moreover, NYC’s highlighted rankings in the report were sights & landmarks, along with shopping. And though we’re known for monuments and attractions like the Empire State Building and Central Park, there are plenty of hidden gems all around the city worth exploring. Not sure where to find them? Lucky for you, you’re on just the right page! Find all of our recommendations for the city’s best everything here.
You can look through the remainder of the report here. Spoiler alert: Chicago came in second, highlighting its convention center and nightlife. As for our rivals, LA placed third with notable mentions of its restaurants and museums.
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