New Jersey Tourism Research and Information

Tourism Insights

Welcome to the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism. The New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT) creates awareness of all that New Jersey has to offer as a destination in order to enhance the quality of life for New Jersey residents and their communities. NJTT is the only organization in New Jersey providing marketing strategy and industry leadership for tourism sector stakeholders through:

NJTT aims to provide diverse and memorable experiences for our visitors and engender pride among New Jersey residents about where they live, work and play. As such, our organizational values focus on collaborative and proactive processes where we function as state ambassadors with a commitment to serve.

In 2022, tourism in New Jersey generated $73.5 billion in total economic impact, with visitor spending reaching $45.4 billion in the Garden State. Traveler activity continues to re-energize the state economy, evident in the $5.0 billion produced in state and local taxes, reflecting a strong demand for the state’s robust travel product portfolio.

New Jersey Tourism in the News

Dec. 15, 2023 - NJ News 12 - Lt. Governor Tahesha Way featured for National Cupcake Day

 

Tourism Research Studies

Economic Impact & Leisure Visitor Profile Studies

2023 Tourism Economic Impact Study
  • $78.3B Total Visitor Economy Impact
  • $49.1B Direct Visitor Spending
  • 501,000 Total Jobs Generated
  • $5.2B State & Local Taxes Generated
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2023 Tourism Economic Impact Study
2023 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2023 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
2023 Day Trip Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2023 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study

2022 Tourism Economic Impact Study
  • $73.5B Total Visitor Economy Impact
  • $45.4B Direct Visitor Spending
  • 479,558 Total Jobs Generated
  • $5.0B State & Local Taxes Generated
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2022 Tourism Economic Impact Study
2022 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2022 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
2022 Day Trip Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2022 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study

2021 Tourism Economic Impact Study
  • $37.3B Direct Visitor Spending
  • 1 out of 20 Jobs Supported by Visitor Spending
  • 96.6M Visitors
  • $4.6B State & Local Taxes Generated
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2021 Tourism Economic Impact Study
2021 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2021 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
2021 Day Trip Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2021 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study

2020 Tourism Economic Impact Study
  • $29.4B Direct Visitor Spending
  • 1 out of 24 Jobs Supported by Visitor Spending
  • 84.6M Visitors
  • $4.0B State & Local Taxes Generated
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2020 Tourism Economic Impact Study
2020 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2020 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
2020 Day Trip Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2020 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study

2019 Tourism Economic Impact Study
  • $46.4B Direct Visitor Spending
  • 9000 Jobs Supported by Visitor Spending
  • 116M Visitors
  • $5.1B State & Local Taxes Generated
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2019 Tourism Economic Impact Study
2019 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2019 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
2019 Day Trip Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2019 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study

2018 Tourism Economic Impact Study
  • $44.7B Direct Visitor Spending
  • 9.8% Jobs Supported by Visitor Spending
  • 110M Visitors
  • $5.0B State & Local Taxes Generated
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2018 Tourism Economic Impact Study
2018 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2017 Tourism Economic Impact Study
  • $42.9B Direct Visitor Spending
  • 6.9% Jobs Supported by Visitor Spending
  • 100M+ Visitors
  • $4.8B State & Local Taxes Generated
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2017 Tourism Economic Impact Study
2017 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2016 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2016 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2015 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2015 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2014 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2014 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2013 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2013 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2012 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2012 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2011 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2011 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2010 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2010 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2008 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2007 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2007 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2006 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2006 Overnight Leisure Visitor Profile Study
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2005 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2004 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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2003 Tourism Economic Impact Study
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New Jersey Image and Advertising Return-on-Investment
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New Jersey Image and Advertising Return-on-Investment
2011 New Jersey Tourism Statistics Presentation
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2011 New Jersey Tourism Statistics Presentation
2021 Tourism Economics NJTIA Presentation
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2021 Tourism Economics NJTIA Presentation
New Jersey Image Study
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Literature Distribution Policy

The New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism provides the display of and distribution of tourism literature at our state welcome centers. If you are looking to showcase your New Jersey tourism business or attraction at our welcome centers, please download our policy and application.
 

New Jersey Tourism Team Members

Jeffrey Vasser, Executive Director, 609-292-6963
Alicia M. Quinn, Deputy Executive Director, 609-292-3291
Michael Styles, Director of Marketing, 609-292-4239
Emel Crawford, Principal of Communications, 609-292-7138
Ann M. Pilcher, International Marketing Manager, 609-984-9413
Steve Leonard, Publications Distribution Requests, 609-292-5756
Bernice Harris, Tourism & Grant Program Assistant, 609-777-4109
Kaitlyn Kurfuss, Marketing Assistant, 609-633-0981
 
 
New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
PO Box 460
Trenton, NJ 08625-0460
1-800-VISITNJ  (1-800-847-4865)