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ECONOMY / Modified jul 23, 2021 2:55 p.m.

Full Tourism Rebound Could Take Years in Arizona

The governor recently announced a new tourism initiative that will be funded with over $100 million in federal aid. by Tony Paniagua

Visitors pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the state's economy every year, but the pandemic led to a steep decline. In 2019, travel industry experts estimated a financial impact of about $25.6 billion compared to $15 billion in 2020.

But efforts are underway to increase the number of national and international visitors to Arizona, even though uncertainty about travel restrictions and the coronavirus could prevent a full recovery well into 2023 or beyond, according to professionals. Tony Paniagua spoke to travel experts and the director of a new museum in downtown Tucson that hopes to have an impact on the local economy.

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