The Great Recession cut a wide swath through Wisconsin‘s economy.So, when businesses and individuals cut back on travel spending, the state’s tourism industry took a hit.Overall, travel spending in Wisconsin went down 7.8% last year, compared to 2008.But tourism officials see cause for optimism, and joining us now with more is Kelli Trumble, the Secretary of Wisconsin’s Tourism Department…
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