Tourism Numbers Down

Ontario's Sunset Country Travel Association is reflecting on the summer tourism season and gearing up for the fall season.

Executive Director Gerry Cariou says this summer wasn't the best for tourism.

"The American travel is down this year," says Cariou, "but not an unexpected so of scenario with the economic situation over the past year. We had expected some pressure on that segment of that market. The weather is also impacted on Canadian traveller, especially those who are very close to us."

Cariou anticipates dedicated hunters from the United States and Canada to still lodge at local tourist outfitters this fall, but the number might also drop because of the economy.