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U.S. cities face big challenges to a full tourism recovery, but are they struggling to attract visitors? Here's what Ask Skift said.
Skift has looked into the hurdles that several major U.S. cities face in trying to boost tourism — San Francisco and Portland are just two examples.
Executives at urban destination marketing organizations throughout the U.S. have cited challenges such as negative perceptions of their cities and diminishing appeal among suburban residents.
So are U.S. cities struggling to attract tourists? Ask Skift, our artificial intelligence chatbot, provided answers using information from our news coverage and research. We've also done further reporting to answer the question.
Ask Skift said:Yes, some U.S. cities are experiencing challenges in attracting tourists. The decline in office worker foot traffic has impacted the vibrancy and aesthetic appeal that supports the tourism experience in city centers.
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