But the ban on visits by American tourists remains in place.
During the last eight years, spending by tourists has almost quadrupled, going to $2.5 billion from $650 million.
Today the line is still working, and often used by tourists to reach the Mendelpass.
Expenditures by tourists also set a new mark, $125 million.
It is one of the most visited town by travelers and tourists due to its natural beauty.
It is used daily by residents, tourists and the many students of the various local schools in the area.
It is open to the public though infrequently visited by tourists.
There are just over four hundred in active service today, virtually all of them used for hire by tourists.
In recent years the village has seen a sizable development of property for use by tourists.
Basically, the most visited ones by local and foreign tourists.