I wonder how much effort there is put into promoting the North East around the globe as a destination to visit. We always look at routes like New York based upon how many local people want to go there, but there is little talk of making the operation a 2 way process.
It seems that many countries have seen their industry change or diminish over the years, and many have then benefited from an influx of tourism. The eastern bloc springs to mind.
If the weathers grim, then call it Winter Sun
