* New York City reached record levels of tourists and tourism in 2008 hosting 47 million visitors, including 9.8 million visitors traveling from abroad, also a record. (nbcnewyork.com) * Forbes Traveler includes New York City with high honors on so many of its travel ranking and categories including: America's 30 Most Visited Cities;
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