1.   The major exception to the general downturn, the tourism sector, has actually seen an increase in profits.

2.   Absent the Soviet factor in its economy, Cuba has become much more aggressive about restoring Old Havana, primarily to protect its growing dependence on the tourism sector.

3.   After problems with local guerrilla movements and bad weather, the tourism sectors in Mexico and Peru are starting to turn the corner.

4.   Many offices and banks in the Hato Rey financial district were also closed, as were shops in the usually bustling tourism sectors of Old San Juan and Condado.

5.   Partnering with foreign firms from Canada, Italy, Spain and other countries, Cuba undertook a massive drive to modernize its tourism sector.

6.   That means that the economic effect of having a tourism sector can be matched with a much smaller number of high-wage workers.

7.   Pin said the project will give a major boost to the Thai tourism sector, which is gaining from a weaker currency.

8.   - The government will accelerate growth and remove obstacles in the tourism sector by closely cooperating with the private sector.

9.   Arab businessmen are showing great interest in investment opportunities in the Kingdom as evidenced by their willingness to buy stocks in the tourism sector.

10.   But in the last few years, political stability has attracted foreign investment in export-oriented industries and the development of a promising tourism sector.