States cut back on efforts to draw tourists

Fewer state and local governments are urging Americans to "come and visit us" — just as more people say they’re hitting the road or are ready to go.

About 20 states have cut spending in the past year on advertising and other promotion and support to try to lure tourists and their vacation dollars, the U.S. Travel Association says.

That includes states that depend heavily on tourists’ dollars such as Hawaii, Washington, New York, South Carolina and Arizona.

By Roger Yu, USA TODAY

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