People in the travel industry are split on what high gasoline prices will mean for Ohio summer tourism.
A spokeswoman for the state Division of Travel and Tourism said expensive fuel could be a boon for the state's attractions, because vacationers in Ohio and neighboring states could decide to see what's close to home, to keep costs down.
Others worry that soaring gas prices are squeezing family budgets and discouraging people from going anywhere. A Columbus Zoo spokesman said the leisure dollar is typically the first dollar that goes.
Officials with AAA said Wednesday's average Ohio price for regular-grade gas is $3.32, down from the record $3.40 that was hit just before the Memorial Day weekend.
A spokeswoman for the state Division of Travel and Tourism said expensive fuel could be a boon for the state's attractions, because vacationers in Ohio and neighboring states could decide to see what's close to home, to keep costs down.
Others worry that soaring gas prices are squeezing family budgets and discouraging people from going anywhere. A Columbus Zoo spokesman said the leisure dollar is typically the first dollar that goes.
Officials with AAA said Wednesday's average Ohio price for regular-grade gas is $3.32, down from the record $3.40 that was hit just before the Memorial Day weekend.
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