It prompted the territory's government to shift its economic orientation and place a much greater emphasis on encouraging tourism and establishing self-sufficiency.
So after a long period of nervousness about encouraging tourism, tourists are now welcome.
Those efforts seek to rebuild the New York City brand by encouraging tourism, shopping and dining out to help local businesses.
The project for encouraging tourism was possible to establish light entertaining facilities along the street next to the station since 2003.
Sister-city arrangements have broadened that contact, encouraging tourism and educational exchanges.
The town has made major efforts to improve its economy by encouraging tourism and emphasizing its history and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
In this context, national, regional and local authorities have an important role to play in encouraging tourism.
Yet what stood out for me was the fact that, once again, there was also an emphasis on the fear of encouraging medical tourism.
It's a very grassroots way of encouraging tourism, but it's a great benefit to the state that the visitors are treated well.
At border crossings, it can mean guards are more interested in collecting bribes than encouraging tourism and cross-border business.