Where have all the tourists gone? (journal article)
by Phil Davies
from FedGazette Vol 21, No 3, May 2009
"The article discusses the impact of the global economic crisis on the tourism industry in some parts of the U.S. specifically in Minnesota, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana, and South Dakota. A decrease in bookings by companies for outings is noted and families are saving on gasoline and prefer to stay at home during vacations. Businesses in the tourism industry are implementing strategies to cope with this dilemma by offering discounts to customers and being creative in their marketing efforts."