Proclamation No. 2024-11 National Tourism and Travel Week
Proclamation No. 2024-11
WHEREAS the travel industry is essential to the success of every industry and will continue to be a critical part of Huntsville’s economy, development, and workforce; and
WHEREAS travel is an economic powerhouse for the state of Texas with an economic output of $94.8 billion in 2023, supporting 720,000 jobs for Texans; and
WHEREAS travel spending supports the vibrant community of Huntsville by generating $8.5 million in state and local tax revenue in 2023 to support essential services, such as education,
emergency response, public safety and more; and
WHEREAS America’s travel industry cannot be globally competitive without maximizing growth in leisure, business, and international inbound travelers; increasing travel to and within
the United States drives our economy to a more prosperous future and connects America; and
WHEREAS small businesses account for more than 60% of leisure and hospitality employment; and
WHEREAS travel is an essential industry, and we must continue to communicate that growing travel leads to economic growth, benefits business, fosters mutual understanding, and connects
the nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Russell Humphrey, Mayor of Huntsville Texas,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the week of May 19th – 25th, 2024, as
NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK