TIA on overseas travel to the U.S.

press release from the TIA on overseas visitation (3/10):

United States Welcomes Two Million Fewer Overseas Visitors in 2007 than in 2000

Travel Community Applauds Recent Increase; Deeply Concerned that Weak U.S. Dollar Not Driving a Boom in Travel to America


"Washington, DC -- New Department of Commerce data reveal that the United States continues to suffer from a decline in overseas arrivals despite a worldwide boom in international travel and an extraordinarily favorable exchange rate. According to data released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the United States welcomed two million fewer overseas visitors in 2007 than in 2000 (despite a 10 percent increase over 2006). More significantly, the United States welcomed nearly 10 million fewer overseas visitors in 2007 than it would have if it simply kept pace with post-9/11 worldwide long-haul travel trends." ....

for the complete release, including a chart on expected v actual arrival numbers