Tourism does not generate enough hard currency to pay for their energy needs.
It was hoped that tourism would generate 900,000 new jobs.
In 2010, tourism generated an economic impact of $4.27 billion and 44,400 employment positions.
In 2007, international tourism generated more than $850 billion.
Tourism generates a quarter of the state's income, but it is highly dependent on conditions across the water.
Tourism, the second-largest industry in Colorado, after manufacturing, generated $5.6 billion here last year.
Tourism now generates about $500 million in business annually.
Tourism in the county generates 31,000 jobs and $1.7 billion in revenue each year.
In 1994, tourism generated US$ 280 million, 4% of the city's net income.
With over 10 million foreign tourists annually, tourism generates revenue in excess of €7 billion.