New York City attracts record 44 million visitors
From Bloomberg News
New York attracted a record 44 million tourists who added $24 billion to the economy in 2006, the city said.
The number surpassed the city’s projection by 1 million, according to a statement from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s office. Spending by tourists supported about 350,000 jobs.
About 42.6 million people visited in 2005. The city said 45.5 million were expected in 2007. Its goal is to draw 50 million tourists a year by 2015.
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