PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As international tourism to Oregon continues to wane, industry experts worry that the decision to deploy troops to Portland could make matters worse.

“We are concerned that the recent decision to deploy the Oregon National Guard in Portland could have a negative effect on visitation to the city,” Marcus Hibdon, vice president of communications for Travel Portland, said in an email. “However, visitors should know that the areas where it has been stated that the Oregon National Guard will be deployed are far away from the most popular visitor neighborhoods and attractions and located in isolated areas of the city that are very easy to avoid.”

Troops were previously expected to arrive on Thursday, but delays were possible, the Oregon Military Department said. As of F

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