Area tourist spending up 4.5 percent

A study conducted by Tourism Economics shows the impact of tourism on the state's economy was $17.5 billion in 2013, up 4 percent from the previous year.
'The travel and hospitality industry continues to be an important and strong performing sector for Wisconsin's economy,' said Gov. Scott Walker. 'Investing in tourism promotion and marketing at the national, state, and local level is an effective way to attract visitors and keep the economy growing.'

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