NYC attracts record-setting tourist counts

15 January 2008

The jump was largely due to visitors from other countries, who numbered an estimated 8.5 million -- a growth of 17%," according to city officials
George Fertitta, chief executive of city tourism office NYC & Company, said the visitors were drawn by more than a favorable exchange rate.
’’The city is more vibrant, cleaner and safer -- and it’s just more exciting than ever before,’’ he said.

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