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Dave R wrote:
That said, I think it's ludicrous to think that the internet has much to do with poor tourism when we've had such an awful Spring/early Summer and such a cold August during a general economic downturn nationwide.
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I agree, my postings re: the Boston Media were in response to Winnipesaukee Divers contention that it was inaccurate coverage of Winnipesaukee issues by Boston TV that was responsible for the perception among some that Winni is a lawless wild west kind of place with GFBL boats everwhere doing 70 mph.
My contention is that the internet played a much larger role than anything the Boston media did or didn't do as far as creating the perception.
As far as the drop off in tourism this year, The day trippers were effected by the weather, longer term renters were cautious because of the economy. It doens't get much simpler.
I also agree that 20 somethings are less likely to look toward the Lakes Region to settle. Perhaps this downturn in the economy will cool things off for a while. While it will be bad for the pocketbooks it might be a good thing in the long run.
BTW I never understood families that bought homes in Southern NH and worked in Mass, they end up with a double wammy! High NH property taxes AND paying Massachusetts income tax!