DEVELOPING THE NATURE-BASED TOURISM SECTOR IN SOUTHWESTERN NORTH DAKOTA

作者: Nancy M. Hodur , F. Larry Leistritz , Kara L. Wolfe

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关键词: Economic situationKey issuesEconomic growthNature based tourismTourismTourist industryNature tourismBusiness

摘要: The purpose of this study was to: 1) identify opportunities for expanding the tourism sector in southwestern North Dakota, 2) challenges and obstacles facing area's businesses, 3) frame key issues outline potential options area decision makers (the primary clientele study). findings reveal some basic characteristics businesses region's sector, constraints to expansion development, respondents' perceptions growth expansion.

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