TripAdvisor announced the American cities gaining popularity among travelers outside the U.S. A TripAdvisor study evaluated major U.S. tourism cities seeing the greatest increase in interest from international travelers.
Top 10 U.S. Cities with the Greatest Increase in Share of Traffic from International Travelers:
| U.S. City | International Traveler Search Year-over-Year | ||
| 1. Nashville, Tennessee | +38 | % | |
| 2. Portland, Maine | +34 | % | |
| 3. Atlanta, Georgia | +33 | % | |
| 4. Dallas, Texas | +27 | % | |
| 5. New Orleans, Louisiana | +20 | % | |
| 6. Boston, Massachusetts | +19 | % | |
| 7. Fort Lauderdale, Florida | +18 | % | |
| 8. Miami Beach, Florida | +18 | % | |
| 9. Houston, Texas | +16 | % | |
| 10. San Antonio, Texas | +15 | % | |
The TripAdvisor study also examined reviews submitted by international travelers to determine which U.S. cities had the highest average accommodation review ratings. Seattle received the highest marks from inbound travelers, with Chicago and New Orleans rounding out the top three U.S. cities with the highest ratings.
Top 10 U.S. Cities with the Highest Average Accommodation Review Ratings from International Travelers:
| U.S. City | Average Review Rating |
| 1. Seattle, Washington | 4.21 |
| 2. Chicago, Illinois | 4.19 |
| 3. New Orleans, Louisiana | 4.19 |
| 4. Washington D.C. | 4.15 |
| 5. Boston, Massachusetts | 4.14 |
| 6. Portland, Oregon | 4.10 |
| 7. Denver, Colorado | 4.06 |
| 8. New York City, New York | 4.06 |
| 9. San Diego, California | 4.03 |
| 10. Dallas, Texas | 4.02 |
