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such events become annual and typically grow in

visitors and importance. Expositions and

festivals are very attractive to visitors and

deserve adequate promotion.

Museums and Art Galleries

Museums and art galleries are another major
attraction for tourists. They provide some of the

highlights in many of the world ’ s most important
tourist destinations, such as

New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Paris,
London, Madrid, Rome, Singapore, Tokyo,

Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and many others.

The quality and magnitude of these institutions

are an important consideration for attracting and

satisfying tourists.

Sports

Golf and sports, such as tennis, surfing,

swimming, mountain climbing, skiing, hunting

shing, hiking, prospecting, or any other outdoor

sports activity, require properly publicized

facilities and services. Guides, equipment,

charter boats, and other services needed to

enjoy these sports must be readily available at

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