Senate Approves Bill to Establish Travel and Tourism Marketing Campaign

January 27, 2003

Senate Approves Bill to Establish Travel and Tourism Marketing Campaign
The U.S. Senate approved a $390 billion spending bill Thursday that delegates $50 million to help cities establish an international marketing campaign supporting travel and tourism.

According to USA Today.com, city mayors are being encouraged to join forces, not compete, for tourism dollars in a national effort to revive the industry. The allotted money is not included in the House version of the bill, but should be debated this week.

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