Study advocates government involvement in revitalizing state's tourism industry

ANDERSON — Perhaps no industry has been more drastically affected by the coronavirus pandemic than travel and tourism.

Worldwide, the industry creates one out of every 10 jobs and, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the pandemic has led to more than 100 million job losses in that sector.

A recent report by two professors at Ball State University’s Miller College of Business suggests that the damage to the tourism industry in Indiana is so extensive, government intervention is needed.

“The economic recovery for the industry in Indiana will require a strong governmental response, funneling funds into improving the tourism infrastructure and ensuring visitors in Indiana that they will be safe to travel to and in Indiana,” said Craig Webster, an associate professor of hospitality and food management at Ball State.

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(Anderson Herald Bulletin)