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Suggested Testimony:
"I'm {Name} with {Company}. I've been in the tourism business in {Community} for {#} years. Visitors pay my bills and feed my family. I'm asking you {Senator / Representative Name} to support increased funding for Alaska's Statewide destination marketing efforts. Just as the state supports other industries by re-investing taxes in their marketing efforts, the state needs to support tourism marketing by re-investing a significant portion of tourism tax revenues in ATIA's marketing programs. Over $20 million is needed to counter the decline in independent travelers that we've seen over the past few years. ATIA's tourism marketing programs will reverse that trend and insure that my business thrives and provides jobs to over {#} Alaskans. Thank You."
Please, use your own words. Tell your own story - make it personal.
Also, be polite and respectful but don't be afraid to let your passion show - the Legislature needs to know that Tourism Marketing is important to "real folks" not just big corporations.
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