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North Dakota Outpaces Nation's Core Tourism Growth

Press Release

Date: Nov. 23, 2009
Location: Bismarck, ND
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

Recently released studies show North Dakota outpacing the nation in tourism growth. The studies include research by IHS Global Insight, Longwoods International, Statistics Canada, the U.S. Travel Association, and North Dakota State University.

The IHS Global Insight study, commissioned by North Dakota Tourism, indicates North Dakota's core tourism grew by 10.7 percent from calendar year 2006 to calendar year 2008, compared to national growth of 8.1 percent during the same timeframe. Core tourism includes the primary industries of accommodations, entertainment, retail, dining and transportation.

"North Dakota's tourism industry, which has shown solid growth over the years, is a strong contributor to our state's positive economic climate," said Gov. John Hoeven.

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