Tourism expenditures in Vilas and Oneida counties dropped slightly but remained steady in a tight economy last year, based on  figures released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism in conjunction with National Tourism Week. 
Travelers who visited Vilas County in 2011 spent $177.2 million, down slightly from an estimated $178.5 million in 2010, according to the report.
Meanwhile, the $176 million spent on tourism in Oneida County in 2011 also was down slightly from $179.1 million spent by travelers in 2010.