Friday, August 30, 2024 Erie County saw a record $2.4 billion in tourism spending in 2023, driven by lodging, dining, and recreation, marking an 11% increase from 2022. Erie County witnessed a record-breaking year for tourism spending in 2023, with a remarkable $2.
4 billion generated, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. This tourism boom has also brought additional benefits to Western New York. The number of tourism-related jobs has risen over the past year, reaching a total of 28,650 positions, reflecting a 4.
6% growth. These findings were part of a study commissioned by New York State and conducted by Oxford Economics Company, Tourism Economics..
