While some analysts say China's tourists have dubious benefits to regional tourism, others argue that they have a broader economic impact.

Today Forsayth is a service centre for road transport and regional tourism.

The town survived as a sleepy highway town, and during the 1990s was revitalised with the growth in regional tourism.

It is the hub of a large agricultural area, an active retirement community, and regional tourism.

He told the Times he is particularly interested in work that encourages regional tourism and economic development.

The city's new image as a combat zone drove a stake through the heart of regional tourism.

The town also benefits from regional tourism, with many attracted by the pedestrian area full of shops open all year round.

For others, particularly Israel, political and security considerations limit regional tourism.

Already, officials are seeing a dip in regional tourism and the value of local currencies.

Such status ensures these municipalities a special budget from the state for the promotion of regional tourism.