"So without these trade shows, it would be very hard for smaller businesses to make their sales."
"I think it is very important for people to know that smaller resorts and areas that aren't in the top four tourist destinations have also seen a decrease."
"I hope that this is the year to do it."
"we see a lot of impact. We estimate that in some areas, we will see some 30 percent decline in our tourism business."
"We really see this industry as major backbone to our economy, and we have to look at both the challenges and the opportunities ahead today."
"it is a longer view that you have to take."
"One out of eight jobs in America is related to tourism and travel."
"we could learn a lot from Walt Disney."
"The Travel Promotion Act will provide a funding vehicle that is not at the expense of the taxpayers."
"The international travel issue, we are talking about this Travel Promotion Act, and I know in our State of Minnesota, we actually have international travelers come in to see the Mall of America, and t..."
"Thank you, Ms. Saunders."