The government shutdown couldnt have come at a worse time for D.C. Its $11 billion tourism industry is bracing for impact
News Source : Fortune
News Summary
- The government shutdown has officially entered its second week.
- Starting Oct. 12, the real pain begins for a city that welcomed a record 27.2 million people and brought in a cumulative $11.4 billion last year.
- With the Smithsonian museums closed, those with previously scheduled trips may cancel, which will take a bite out of the city’s tax base.
- Nationwide, the shutdown has already taken an over $1 billion toll on travel, according to a live ticker published by the U.S. Travel Association.
The government shutdown has officially entered its second week, but the worst effects may still be ahead for Washington, D.C.s tourism industry.Some governmentfunded museums and facilities such as t [+3904 chars]
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