Bali, Indonesia, 1 April 2009 ” Nearly 450 participants from 66 nations, two territories and nine international organizations gathered in Bali to address the important issue of tourism as a tool to create job opportunities. The tourism industries continue to be one of the most dynamic sectors of economic activity, generating a wide range of benefits including foreign exchange earnings and a growing contribution to the GDP which in some cases reaches over 10%.
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If you really want to save in 2009—and help to revive a sagging domestic economy—travel within the United States. These three U.S. destinations are set to shine in the New Year.

AUSTIN
Why in 2009: For years, the capital of down-home cool (and Texas) has been working to become the nation’s capital of pop culture—
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