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America’s Unheralded Gift to Tourism Will Soon Turn 50

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Lucy Matthews
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In 2016, the poorly known U.S. law that did wonders for heritage tourism will be 50. It’s time to demonstrate the value of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Preservation 50 initiative intends to do something about it. Continue reading →

D-Day Tourism in Normandy: It Works

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Tamara Olton
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Every year tourists flock to these beaches by the millions, but not for sun and sand. When it comes to impact on the destination, that makes a big difference. Continue reading →

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