Article: Tourism up in Fort Wayne, Allen County: Report: $415 million to local economy in 2006.

Byline: Kathleen Quilligan

Sep. 8--Whether you see Fort Wayne as a small big city or a big small town, one thing is clear: people want to find out for themselves.

Tourism in Fort Wayne and Allen County has increased 12 percent since 2003, with the industry directly sending more than $415 million into the local economy in 2006, according to an economic impact study released Friday and commissioned by the Fort Wayne/Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lexington, Ky.-based Certec Inc. conducted the $6,000 study through on-site interviews at four local attractions and had hotel managers complete a paper survey. "The Convention and Visitors ...

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