New
York mayor Rudolph Giuliani has encouraged travellers to return to New York and
help boost its economy.
Shortly
after the terrorist attacks, the tough-talking mayor urged foreign and domestic
visitors to stay away from Manhattan. However, he has now urged tourists not to
be deterred by the atrocities, repeating assurances that the devastated city
will recover and saying the best way for people to show their support is to
continue with their holiday plans.
“I
urge people from all over the country who want to help, come and spend some
money, go to a restaurant, see a play,” he said.
Lower
Manhattan remains a no-go zone for tourists while rescue work continues. At the
current rate, the removal of rubble from the World Trade Centre collapse will
take more than a year and officials fear bodies will still be buried at
Christmas.