The National Trust for Historic Preservation has unveiled its annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. "Across the United States, compelling, meaningful historic sites are at risk, whether from natural disasters, underutilization, neglect, or lack of awareness," said Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "Each site on this year's list has inspired passionate supporters from their surrounding communities to work together to save these cherished landmarks and repurpose them for the public, now and into the future. Their leadership shows the power of preservation to create stronger communities, energized local economies, and a healthier environment for everyone." Since first debuting in 1988, the list of America's 11 M...
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Taj Mahal is among the top 10 highest grossing tourist attractions: in the world Tourist attractions don’t just provide something fun to do for people visiting a new city or country; they are often a vital source of income for the economy, generating millions or even billions in revenue. However, just how much do some of the world’s most popular tourist attractions make from ticket sales alone? The team at MoneyTransfers.com have taken publicly available data on the annual number of visitors to each of the top 50 most popular (paid) tourist attractions in addition to the average cost of a single adult ticket to calculate the highest grossing tourist attractions overall. Key Findings: Theme parks, perhaps unsurprisingly, dominate as the highest grossing tourist attractions...
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