Poised For A Comeback? St. Louis Region Tourism Industry Is Optimistic About A Post-COVID Economy
Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau The Great River Road in Illinois is one of the region's tourist attractions. Many businesses along that highway are struggling to hold on during the pandemic. Many people who work in the region's tourism industry are gearing up for a post-pandemic world, even though it's expected to be a couple of years before attractions and businesses return to pre-coronavirus lockdown levels. The U.S. Travel Association points to a recent U.S. Department of Labor report showing about 40% of jobs lost during the COVID-19 outbreak have been in the hospitality and leisur...