The invisible export.

State LegislaturesVol. 19 Nbr. 12, December 1993

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Tourism's influence on the economy

The US government entices foreign tourists to increase the inflow of foreign exchange into the country and eliminate unemployment problems. Tourism organizations engage in trade shows and popularize cultural and scenic aspects through advertisements and features in magazines and newspapers. Government restrictions on state influences the economic competence in the international market. A global perspective is essential for excelling competitors in the international tourism market.

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The invisible export.

An ever increasing number of foreign tourists are coming to this country in search of the "real America." That's good news for the states. Although international visitors may be drawn the first time by Disneyland and Sea World, big-spending Japanese and European visitors are just as eager to return to visit a Montana dude ranch or hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

Attracting foreign tourists has become big business. International tourism is an important source of income, foreign exchange and employment. Last year, foreign visitors spent $20 billion more in this country than American tourists spent abroad. In fact, tourism is one of the few industries with a trade surplus. Although tourism is often called the invisible export and its benefits overlooked, the fact i...

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