Battered Dollar Creates Some Tourism Boost for U.S. Cities

That is the conclusion of a recent Business Week article that describes how the exchange rate is giving some boost to international tourists to vacation and recreate in America--at least for now. And yes, security issues are still there and pose a barrier for some international travellers. Go here to read the story.

Let's jump to the strategic economic development question: "Do opportunities exist for your area to attract more international visitors in 2004? How can you capitalize on this currency advantage while it lasts?