The number of visitors staying overnight in York reached 1.7m in 2024, the report said, adding that it was a “slight” increase on the previous year.
More than half of those used serviced accommodation, such as hotels.
Concerns had recently been raised by residents in York about the impact of short-term rental accommodation on the city’s housing market.
Mr Lerigo said it was “really important” to find a balance, and avoid “over-tourism”, similar to that being seen in Spain.
Make It York was beginning to examine social impact and social return of tourism, he added.
“Economic return is a lot easier to understand the impact of, but there’s other things as well and we want to make sure it’s sustainable.”
That work included encouraging visitors to use public transport, including park and ride services.
“We want to make sure that we’re benefitting as many people as we can, both locals and tourists alike.”