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Archive Home > 2002 > September > 09 > Terror attacks quickened decline in tourism sector

Terror attacks quickened decline in tourism sector

Number of skiers up, but fewer out-of-state visitors last season

By Lisa Rosetta / The Bulletin
September 9, 2002

When the economy chugged to its peak in early 2001, America braced itself for the descending ride.

On Sept. 11, that plummet only accelerated when terrorists struck at the heart of America's financial center, closing stock markets and paralyzing the airline industry.

Within hours, a powerful....

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