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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? |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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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PTravel wrote:
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. Cars assembled in the USA now cost more because of those border security measures. The car makers had all reorganised themselves for JIT delivery of parts to the plants, but this doesn't work anymore because of the random delivery times due to border congestion. Both the car makers and truckling companies suffer because of this. |
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PTravel wrote:
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. Umm ... there's a HUGE difference if you're a US citizen. Tell us again in 18 months when stricter requirements (as per 9/11 Commission recommendations enacted by Congress) are in place, like US citizens requiring a biometric passport for re-entry. That's right, the passport that you don't really need for Canada or many Caribbean countries will be mandatory for return. gld |
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Actually I am an American living near the Great Lakes.....and I often cross
the land borders into and back from Ontario w/no problems (other than the occasional line-up on a busy weekend) at all. Have also been past those I-5 and 1-15 security checks in southern CA many times------virtually always it's either a "wave thru" or no one is even there. The "inland: checks in TX are usually a bit more thorough. The "hassle" factor I was speaking of was the one in airports--hence the preference to drive rather than fly. When flying you never know what extra hassles you'll get going thru security, whether you'll have a 5 minute line or a 2 hour line, the varying treatment by different screeners, etc. Easier to drive to Atlanta than fly there, heh. And international travel thru airports has gotta be worse with the added customs/immigration/visa/etc for foreign visitors. George PTravel wrote in message ... 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 |
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"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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