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Tourism season to rival the south’s records predicted
South officials forecast a banner summer for visitors from the Smokies to Gulf and Atlantic beaches. Economies, gas prices, and possible shortages temper forecasts, with Florida and North Carolina officials citing tourism as a major economic driver and Bicentennial events boosting travel across the region.
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Memphis
Gulf and Atlantic
South Carolina
Fred P. Brinkman
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
North Carolina
Tom Broughton
Economic Development Division
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Florida
Landon Haynes
Florida Division of Tourism
American Automobile Association
J. B. Creal
Washington
New Orleans
Creal
Discover
America National Travel Mart
Ford
Ed Stone
Opryland USA
Nashville
South
Broughton
Gatlinburg
Pigeon Forge
Sevierville