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Archive Home > 2003 > September > 07 > Local tourist economy survives the summer plagues

Local tourist economy survives the summer plagues

By Kristy Hessman / The Bulletin
September 7, 2003

About the same number of visitors came to Central Oregon but spent less money this summer, in the midst of a sluggish economy, high unemployment and post-war travel worries which may have kept tourists closer to home.

"We have an attractive market, it is safe and family-oriented," said....

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