U.S. tourism may be casualty of war on terror
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"spamfree" wrote in message nk.net... http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/02/17....ap/index.html The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? |
"spamfree" wrote in message nk.net... http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/02/17....ap/index.html The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? |
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"spamfree" wrote in message nk.net... http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/02/17....ap/index.html The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? The Washington Post's article this morning on this topic noted that issue as twofold, both the distaste for American actions and the hassle factor of the new security procedures. -- Julie ********** I could be wrong. My experience is limited to my experience. Check out my Travel Pages (non-commercial) at http://www.dragonsholm.org/travel.htm |
In rec.travel.usa-canada PTravel wrote:
"spamfree" wrote in message nk.net... http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/02/17....ap/index.html The article assumes that the dip in tourism is the result of security procedures. Isn't it also possible that the dip is the result of potential tourists' distaste for recent American actions on the world stage? The Washington Post's article this morning on this topic noted that issue as twofold, both the distaste for American actions and the hassle factor of the new security procedures. -- Julie ********** I could be wrong. My experience is limited to my experience. Check out my Travel Pages (non-commercial) at http://www.dragonsholm.org/travel.htm |
That "hassle factor" is a major one to me......basically, unless we're
talking 2 full days of driving or more, we're going to be making the trip by car, and not plane. Way too many unneccessary "dog & pony show" security features, not to mention the capriciousness(different rules w/every screener)of it all. George Juliana L Holm wrote in message ... The Washington Post's article this morning on this topic noted that issue as twofold, both the distaste for American actions and the hassle factor of the new security procedures. -- Julie |
That "hassle factor" is a major one to me......basically, unless we're
talking 2 full days of driving or more, we're going to be making the trip by car, and not plane. Way too many unneccessary "dog & pony show" security features, not to mention the capriciousness(different rules w/every screener)of it all. George Juliana L Holm wrote in message ... The Washington Post's article this morning on this topic noted that issue as twofold, both the distaste for American actions and the hassle factor of the new security procedures. -- Julie |
people also dont consider the factor of recreational pothead tourists
staying home......we used to fly 10 or 12 times a year, but with the new crackdown, it isnt worth the hassel of leaving your stash at home while on vacation....I read somewhere over 100 million americans are regular smokers, and if even half us arent flying now....that will hurt the industry.....now people are flying to BC and amseterdam instead...... Chuck |
people also dont consider the factor of recreational pothead tourists
staying home......we used to fly 10 or 12 times a year, but with the new crackdown, it isnt worth the hassel of leaving your stash at home while on vacation....I read somewhere over 100 million americans are regular smokers, and if even half us arent flying now....that will hurt the industry.....now people are flying to BC and amseterdam instead...... Chuck |
"George Greene" wrote in message ... That "hassle factor" is a major one to me......basically, unless we're talking 2 full days of driving or more, we're going to be making the trip by car, and not plane. Way too many unneccessary "dog & pony show" security features, not to mention the capriciousness(different rules w/every screener)of it all. George Are you driving across the border? From where? I've crossed into the US from both Mexico and Canada post-9/11. Of course, I'm a citizen, but the process didn't seem any more onerous than the usual garbage I go through when I fly home from international travel. I agree that it's a dog-and-pony show, but I'm not sure that it's so horrible that it, alone, is a reason for avoiding the US (though I can think of other reasons just now). You do know, don't you, that once you're in the US, there are no more security checks if you're driving (except occassional checks on I-5 just north of San Diego looking for illegal aliens). Juliana L Holm wrote in message ... The Washington Post's article this morning on this topic noted that issue as twofold, both the distaste for American actions and the hassle factor of the new security procedures. -- Julie |
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