Think Arches National Park's timed entry hurt Moab's economy? Nope! A new study found that visitor spending and tourism jobs actually grew while the reservation system was active. So, it seems managing crowds might actually be good for business.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days.
Good news for Moab businesses: the park's reservation system didn't hurt, it actually helped bring in more money!
Local businesses and tourism workers in Moab seem to be the big winners, seeing more money and jobs thanks to the park's management.
No groups negatively affected
City Manager Michael Black said the goal of the updated lease agreement is to establish who had specific responsibilities for the golf course.
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