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Birdwatchers Bring Bucks

Each year, more than 70 million Americans spend $45 billion dollars in the process of observing, feeding and watching wildlife. There are at least 30 million birdwatchers in the U.S., and some estimates have put the number as high as … Continue reading

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Where do travelers spend their money?

Travelers spend approximately $12 billion each year in Wisconsin. More than half of these expenditures are spent on shopping and dining—over $7 billion. According to the state’s most recent report on traveler spending, nearly $4 billion is spent on shopping … Continue reading

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In Tourism, a Continued Shift Toward Last Minute Trips

A time-strapped traveling public is changing how they travel There has been a lot of tourism industry press about the increase in shorter trips and last-minute travel planning. What started as a curious trend just a few years ago has … Continue reading

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