Research Paper on:
Tourism and Industry of West Virginia

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need to continue to do so. Bibliography lists 5 sources. JGAwstva.rtf. West Virginia: Industry and Tourism Research Compiled for Enterprises Inc. by Dr.  Julie Abbott 10/2001 to Use This Paper Properly, INTRODUCTION This paper will serve to compare and contrast the West Virginia  Tourism and West Virginia Industrial markets, respectively. Which is best for West Virginia, economically and otherwise? Written from an economic perspective, this paper maintains that West Virginias economy  has depended on both the tourism and the industrial sectors and will need to continue to do so. WEST VIRGINIA: AN OVERVIEW West Virginia is a state of contrasts.  While rich in beauty and natural areas, the state has vast industrial centers and business hubs as well. Demographics show that West Virginia depends heavily on the income  from the industrial sector and the labor force relies on the industrial side to maintain the employment numbers and income derived from various industries. However, West Virginia in the past  years has also grown to become well known for its draw in the tourism market as well. Becoming more popular with each year, tourists are flocking to West Virginia  to experience the beautiful fall foliage, the changing seasons, and a multitude of interesting and fun places to go. Without the tourism income West Virginia would not be as  wealthy a state as it is today. Just which is the more important in terms of economics? The tourism, which can be rather sporadic depending on weather and other  uncontrollable factors, or industry, which as we know is dependent upon economic swings and governmental contracts, among other things. The fact is, West Virginia relies heavily on both of