Visitors will have the opportunity to view artisans creating glass art using a variety of techniques. The Tourism Development Act was designed solely for the purpose of drawing major tourist attractions to the state. A new program enacted in the 2000 legislative session will provide funding for smaller tourism development projects. Conceivably tourism infrastructure could qualify for that. Tourism infrastructure includes hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and restaurants.
Loans can go to new projects or for improvements to existing businesses.
With all of the attention paid to tourism-related construction projects, Latta doesn't lose sight of the importance of the environment. It does have a major impact on tourism. If tourists see these kinds of junk piles around the state, it really turns them off. They're not going to want to come back. Those who come here for outdoor recreation are the people who are going to be in the backwoods and along small streams and places where they are going to see these dumps.