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Tourism Marketing Pays Off For State

Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Dannel P. Malloy visited Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium to announce a plan for developing and promoting tourism in Connecticut. The industry generates more than $11 billion in revenue for the state, including $1.1 billion in hotel, gasoline and sales tax revenues.

Malloy pledged $15 million to market the state. Last year, Connecticut was the only New England state with a net decline in visits to attractions.

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