New York City received the most visits from overseas travelers of any U.S. city in 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. 
Los Angeles (33%), Seattle (33%), and Las Vegas (31%) had the highest growth in number of foreign visitors between 2009 and 2010, while Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida experienced a 15% decline.
The Mid-Atlantic states receive the largest proportion of foreign visitors (36% of all visitors to the U.S.), followed by the South Atlantic. [Travel/Tourism]
Source: “Overseas Visitation to U.S. States, Cities, and Census Regions (2010),” May 2011, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20230; 202-482-0140; otti@trade.gov; http://tinet.ita.doc.gov. Price: Available online at no charge.
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