More vouchers, less concerts and ads

According to the Daily News, UWF economist Rick Harper believes the travel vouchers will have the biggest impact in rebuilding the tourism market.

“You cannot overcome the fear of oil by saying our coast is clear,” Harper said. “People need a financial incentive — when tourists are attracted, they come and eat in our restaurants, they shop and they use all of the other services in the area.

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Author: Rick Outzen

Rick Outzen is the publisher/owner of Pensacola Inweekly. He has been profiled in The New York Times and featured in several True Crime documentaries. Rick also is the author of the award-winning Walker Holmes thrillers. His latest nonfiction book is “Right Idea, Right Time: The Fight for Pensacola’s Maritime Park.”