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Cleveland sees alot of medical tourists, predominately from the Middle East and East Asia coming to the Cleveland Clinic for care. Not only are there alot of them, but they come with money too. From when I worked in Beachwood Place (the top mall of the region) it wasnt uncommon to see princes and princesses going around with their entourages just picking up and buying everything in sight.

These last few years, national tourism has started to pick up to, now that the word about how cool Cleveland is is finally starting to work its way into the national media. And this was before all the excitement after the return of Lebron and the RNC announcement. That has only added to it. Since the new convention center opened downtown, there has been a huge influx in visitors for business and pleasure. Tens of thousands came from around the country and around the world for the Seniors Games last year, and the Gay Games this year. The more we bring in with business and big events, the more go back home and spread the word about what Cleveland really is, and the more come back with their friends and families.