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Article: TOURISM AND CONVENTIONS: HOW TO BRING 'EM IN HAMPTON ROADS IS RICH IN ATTRACTIONS AND ACCOMMODATIONS, BUT MORE ARE NEEDED.(LOCAL)(Editorial)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- August 9, 1999
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How to draw more tourists and convention-goers to Hampton Roads?
The Hampton Roads Partnership - a civic leadership group formed to speed regional cooperation - argues persuasively in its recently released strategic plan that to bring in more visitors, the region must:
Enhance existing tourist attractions, events and amenities for visitors, and acquire an additional distinctive tourist attraction, perhaps a major-league sports team or a convention center capable of accommodating large conventions.
Aggressively market Hampton Roads as a desirable destination for vacationers, convention-goers, sight-seers.
All of which is sensible. ...