ND tourism thriving

North Dakota's "Legendary" branded tourism... Is proving to be legendary nationwide... The state ...  More »

North Dakota's "Legendary" branded tourism... Is proving to be legendary nationwide... The state is outpacing the nation in tourism growth. Several studies show core tourism grew in North Dakota by 10-point-7 percent from 2006 to 2008. National growth was 8-point-1 percent. Some important factors are growth in retail and the food and beverage industry and an increase in business travelers and Canadian visitors. The governor says the tourism industry's solid growth is a strong contributor to our state's positive economic climate. Coleman says tourism is down this year everywhere, including North Dakota, but she says the state appears to be holding its own and remaining ahead of the rest of the nation.  « Less