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	Western State Tourism Policy Council
		The 13 western states comprise nearly 93% of all the federal land in the United States.
		Nine of the 13 western states are among the top 13 states in share of total state employment generated by domestic travel and tourism in the United States.
		Clearly, the West is the most tourism dependent region in the United States, comprising 10 of the 13 states in the nation with the highest per capita tourism receipts.
	www.dced.state.ak.us /wstpc/Publications/TourismAndPublicLands.htm (346 words)

	Coastal Tourism and Recreation
		Tourism and recreation-related development is one of the major factors shaping development patterns in the coastal zones of the United States.
		Foreign tourism to the United States in 1995 was expected to generate a trade surplus of $26 billion compared to a surplus of $17 billion in 1992 and a deficit of $7 billion in 1986.
		Tourism tends to be globally driven by market forces influenced by such factors as advertising (by public or private agents at the tourist destination), the perceptions of the traveling public about security, amenity values, etc., and, in the case of international tourists, by currency factors.
	www.yoto98.noaa.gov /yoto/meeting/tour_rec_316.html (11750 words)

	USATODAY.com - Travel - News - Global tourism shrinks 2.6%; United States among worst hit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The United States was among the hardest-hit countries, with its earnings from foreign tourists falling by 11.9% and the total number of visitors from abroad dipping 10.6%.
		Although the global downturn was worse than forecast in the aftermath of the attacks, the organization insisted the tourism sector was "resilient and stable" and would return to growth by the end of this year.
		The United States slid from second to third place with the number of foreign visitors decreasing to 45.5 million from 50.9 million in 2000.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/news/2002/2002-06-18-tourism.htm (330 words)

	Caller.com: Business Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Rasulo and other travel executives said tourism to the United States, while rising again after several down years, is not as robust as it should be, with an estimated 10 percent fewer international visitors in 2004 than in 2000.
		Tourism officials ascribe the decline partly to anti-Americanism that arose after the country launched military action in Afghanistan and Iraq and to the "hassle factor" associated with new visa application and airport security procedures.
		Between 2000 and 2003, the United States' worldwide share of travelers from Britain and Japan declined by 14 percent, from Germany 17 percent and from Brazil 28 percent, according to TIA data.
	www.caller.com /ccct/business_tourism/article/0,2537,CCCT_19731_3558163,00.html (699 words)

	Rural Information Center: Promoting Tourism in Rural America
		Tourism requires support, and one way to gain support is by informing and educating the citizenry.
		Suggests that community tourism developers emphasize and examine benefits to locals and avoid treating communities as a commodity to be bought and sold.
		Study examines the potential benefits of a regional cultural tourism effort in the Yellowstone Region resulting in four reports on the 1) current activity and estimate of culture tourism activity, 2) overall economy of the region, 3) options and strategies for enhancing cultural tourism, and 4) strategies for cultural tourism development.
	www.nal.usda.gov /ric/ricpubs/tourism.html (6276 words)

	TINET - for Promoting Travel and the Tourism Industry in the United States
		The national tourism office TINET was established to offer assistance to US travel and tourism industry providers, from individual establishments to communities, using intelligence and market analysis.
		The main objectives of the meeting were: to strengthen program awareness; to develop plans of action for coordinating trade events, training and communication; to forge federal partnerships in support of the travel and tourism industry in the United States.
		Tourism Industries functions as the federal tourism office, whose main function is to collect and analyze international travel and tourism statistics for the Travel and Tourism Statistical System.
	organizations.greatholidaysandhotels.com /tinetforpromotingtravelandthetourismindustryintheunitedstates.html (476 words)

	Academies of Hospitality & Tourism
		Each year, thousands of young people learn about travel and tourism -- one of the world's largest industries -- through the Academies of Hospitality and Tourism in the United States, and the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP), as the initiative is known internationally.
		In the 2005-2006 school year, 134 Academies of Hospitality and Tourism operated in 86 U.S. school districts in 30 states and the District of Columbia, with a total enrollment of approximately 10,500 students.
		In both the United States and internationally, industry partners have joined American Express to provide additional funding and work experiences for students, as well as to assist in teacher training.
	home3.americanexpress.com /corp/gb/att.asp (274 words)

	Commerce Department Forecasts Increase in Travelers to the United States - April 27, 2004
		After three challenging years for the travel and tourism industry, the United States is projected to see a 22 percent increase from 2003 visitation levels - attaining 49 million international travelers by the year 2007.
		Receipts generated by travelers to the United States are projected to grow steadily to nearly $105 billion by 2007, a new record.
		Travel and tourism represents the top services export for the United States and has produced a travel trade surplus since 1989.
	www.ita.doc.gov /media/PressReleases/0404/tourism_042704.html (559 words)

	Travel and Tourism :: United States
		Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act.
		Tourists are people who are "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited" (official UNWTO definition).
		A more comprehensive definition would be that tourism is a service industry, comprising a number of tangible and intangible components.
	regional.gourt.com /North-America/United-States/Travel-and-Tourism.html (520 words)

	USTTA's cooperative marketing program stimulates new business - United States Travel and Tourism Administration ...
		Tourism officials don't know how to join with other organizations in their region to develop and implement cooperative international marketing programs.
		Implements programs that have been shown to generate substantial new flows of tourism to the United States and yield high return-on-investment, with USTTA's average ROI for 1986 being $17 to $1.
		This is in part due to the fact that the average foreign tourist visits two or three states during his vacation in the United States.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1052/is_v10/ai_4696400 (861 words)

	Renseignements internationaux - TRAVEL AND TOURISM TO THE UNITED STATES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Nevertheless, travel to the United States had already begun to decline to a noticeable degree prior to September 11.
		The United States is Panama’s preferred travel destination and has a commanding market share of outbound travel.
		The United States is by far the preferred travel destination for Panamanians.
	strategis.ic.gc.ca /epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/fr/gr112150f.html (2841 words)

	Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas - UNEP Tourism
		The link between protected areas and tourism is as old as the history of protected areas.
		Though the relation between sustainable tourism and protected areas is complex and sometimes adversarial, tourism is always a critical component to consider in the establishment and management of protected areas.
		Ensuring that tourism follows a sustainable path requires clear leadership and enhanced partnership at all levels, particularly between the tourism industry and relevant government and non government agencies.
	www.uneptie.org /pc/tourism/library/sust_prot_areas.htm (441 words)

	The World Travel and Tourism Council Belives the United States Needs a National Tourism Strategy to Stem Downward Trend ...
		The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) warned that the United States, which draws the third- most international tourists after France and Spain, will sink lower on the list if it doesn't appoint a Cabinet-level tourism official, fund a national tourism campaign and develop biometric-based passport and visa programs.
		Foreign tourists haven't felt welcomed by the United States, as the country has adapted tougher standards for visitors to get visas or enter the country, according to the WTTC.
		Research shows that foreigners who have been to the United States are 42 percent more likely to hold a favorable opinion of the United States.
	www.hotel-online.com /News/PR2006_4th/Oct06_USTourism.html (695 words)

	United States Country Profile general information trade issues
		In certain US states of the country such as California and Florida, Spanish is widely spoken.
		The Federal republic counts 50 states *, plus the district of Columbia, as well as a series of territorial dependences in the Pacific (Guam, Marine islands), the West Indies (Virgin islands) and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
		He is the 43rd president of the United States, since de 20th of January 2001.
	www.fita.org /countries/cadre_18.html (549 words)

	Tourism Offices in The United States
		If you do not live in the United States, the United States Department of State - General Index should prove to be very helpful to you.
		All of this should be of particular interest to anyone from abroad who is planning a trip to the United States.
		United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Some good tips for staying healthy when you travel.
	www.gettingaway.com /directory/us/tourist.htm (590 words)

	TInet: The United States International Travel Industry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The travel and tourism industry produced over $582 billion in revenues for the economy, supporting over 18 million jobs (direct and indirect) and $92 billion in federal, state and local tax revenues.
		Canadian tourism in the United States increased 3 percent, the second consecutive rise after a two-year slump in the mid 1990's, with more than 14.5 million visitors.
		Travel and tourism is America's fourth largest export category, and the Tourism Industries' forecast shows continual growth in international travel to the U.S. from 2001 through 2004.
	www.tinet.ita.doc.gov /analysis/keyfacts2000.html (1162 words)

	Survivor Vanuatu:Now we can talk about it - up to a point
		The telecast of the announcement was viewed by 20 million in the United States alone.
		Linda Kalpoi, General Manager of the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) said the "exposure and awareness that Survivor brings to Vanuatu is enormous and the value is phenomenal." This is the biggest project that the VTO has attracted during her 20 years with the office.
		The Ministry of Tourism and the VTO appeal to the population and public to display Vanuatu's great hospitality and support for the 250 crew who will be involved with filming.
	www.news.vu /en/ae/tvfilm/survivor-vanuatunow-we-ca.shtml (348 words)

	The Importance of Tourism in the Virgin Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Importance of Tourism in the Virgin Islands
		The Caribbean Tourism Organization predicts a 4% to 5% increase in tourism this year on the heels of a 6% gain from its major markets in 2003 (Travel Weekly, 2004).
		In 2004, tourism generated 38% of all jobs in the United States Virgin Islands (Mannes, 2004).
	astro.temple.edu /~tua07240/NikitaTurnbullTourism.htm (242 words)

	Travel and Tourism: Washington at Canadian Content
		Tourism and travel guide to Washington State, with interactive maps, information about hotels, tours, regional attractions, and restaurants.
		The islands` economy is dependent mostly upon tourism and petroleum.
		Forestry, hydroelectricity, cash crops, tourism, and development aid (the latter mostly from India) are also significant.
	www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Washington/Travel_and_Tourism (843 words)

	Welcome to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
		The work of NASAA and of state arts agencies is supported and strengthened in many ways through funding and programming partnerships with the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
		The small town of Wapato in southern central Washington State is experiencing a renaissance.
		The state arts agency blends artistic opportunities with healthcare for the state's elders.
	www.nasaa-arts.org (220 words)

	Tourism in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The United States of America has a large and lucrative tourism industry serving millions of international and domestic tourists.
		Tourism in the United States is mostly promoted at the state and local level, though the federal government does promote tourism itself, and sets visa entry requirements.
		Tourism in: Antigua and Barbuda • Bahamas • Barbados • Belize • Canada • Costa Rica • Cuba • Dominica • Dominican Republic • El Salvador • Grenada • Guatemala • Haiti • Honduras • Jamaica • Mexico • Nicaragua • Panama • Saint Kitts and Nevis • Saint Lucia • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Trinidad and Tobago •
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tourism_in_the_United_States (443 words)

	Inns Lodging Travel and Tourism New Hampshire United States North America Regional (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Inns Lodging Travel and Tourism New Hampshire United States North America Regional
		Stately inns link Wisconsin to IrelandThe Reporter, WI - Oct 19, 2006...
		Regional- North America- United States- New Hampshire- Travel and Tourism- Lodging- Inns
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/North_America/United_States/New_Hampshire/Travel_and_Tourism/Lodging/Inns (355 words)

	BUBL LINK: United states of america
		Tools for geographers of the United States including Vicinity MapBlast which produces US street maps, lists of languages spoken around the world, and summary data for US counties.
		A catalogue of all the languages and dialects spoken in the United States of America, with details of the numbers of speakers of each language.
		Large set of state outline maps, topographic city maps and national park maps for every US state, plus historical maps of the United States, maps of several major metropolitan areas, and maps of US territories such as Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands.
	bubl.ac.uk /link/u/unitedstatesofamerica.htm (877 words)

	Travel and Tourism: Maine at Canadian Content (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		influences from the United States have shaped Mexican culture, and to a lesser extent, influences from Europe, Africa, and Asia.
		Visit only legitimate business and tourism areas of border towns and only during daylight hours.
		Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world; foreign influences and tourism are heavily regulated by the government to preserve its traditional Buddhist based culture
	www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Maine/Travel_and_Tourism (781 words)

	ECPAT USA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Although child sex tourism mainly occurs in areas such as South East Asia and Latin America, most of the demand for child sex comes from the Western world.
		ECPAT-USA launched the Protect Children in Tourism Project in 2005 to combat child sex tourism in tourism destinations.
		These materials were distributed to over 450 schools of travel and tourism in the United States (download brochure).
	www.ecpatusa.org /child_sex_tourism.asp (298 words)

	Air Force One exhibit expected to boost area tourism. \| North America > United States from AllBusiness.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Overlooking the rolling hills of Simi Valley and perched atop concrete pillars 25 feet high, President Reagan's Air Force One is nearly ready for its close-up.
		The Boeing 707 that has shuttled seven presidents through diplomacy, ceremony, wars and other crises and matters of state, is the centerpiece of the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library that is set to open this fall.
		With help from Fred Ryan--Reagan's former chief of staff and chairman of the library's board--along with Nancy Reagan, the library secured the aircraft on a permanent loan from the United States Air Force Museum several months later.
	www.allbusiness.com /north-america/united-states-california/440292-1.html (783 words)

	Tourism in Puerto Rico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tourism has been an important money revenue industry for Puerto Rico for a very long time.
		The fact that Americans do not need a passport to enter Puerto Rico attracts a large number of tourists from the mainland United States each year.
		Tourism in: Antigua and Barbuda • Bahamas • Barbados • Belize • Canada • Costa Rica • Cuba • Dominica • Dominican Republic • El Salvador • Grenada • Guatemala • Haiti • Honduras • Jamaica • Mexico • Nicaragua • Panama • Saint Kitts and Nevis • Saint Lucia • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Trinidad and Tobago • United States
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tourism_in_Puerto_Rico (394 words)

	BUBL LINK: United states travel and tourism
		Selected index to US and state pages, designed to attract users wanting to travel or relocate to a United States state or city.
		Basic reference information about the United States, such as area, capital, population, population density, geography, language, religion, time zone, history and government, plus business and social information, including details of accommodation, addresses, climate, regions, travel, visas, passports, money, health and public holidays.
		Subjects: united states of america, united states population, united states travel and tourism
	bubl.ac.uk /link/u/unitedstatestravelandtourism.htm (427 words)

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