The US travel industry has faced a challenging adversary in the volatile economy, but tourism organizations from myriad states are highlighting "staycations" as a viable, even desirable, option.

Though the US economy remains shaky, people still want to take vacations. As such, travel and tourism organizations are appealing to consumers' wallets and wishes by marketing the idea of “staycations.”
 
The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau has a program called “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town,” which is focused ...