Proclamation No2022-14 National Tourism Week
Proclamation No. 2022-14
WHEREAS the Future of Travel will be a consistent driver of Huntsville’s economy and workforce; and
WHEREAS a robust travel industry provides significant economic benefits for the nation, generating more than $2.6 trillion in economic output prior to the pandemic, with $1.2 trillion
spent directly by travelers in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS travel has been the foundation of a healthy workforce, serving as one of the largest private-sector employers in the U.S., supporting 17 million jobs in prior to the pandemic;
and
WHEREAS spending by travelers has aided state and local governments alike, generating $90 billion in state and local tax revenue prior to the pandemic to support essential services
and programs; and
WHEREAS the Future of Travel will prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, powering a future that values all cultures, embraces new perspectives and reflects the faces
and ideas of the full American society; and
WHEREAS the Future of Travel will foster a faster recovery, create a more sustainable, seamless and secure traveler experience and rebuild Huntsville’s workforce, driving us toward
a more prosperous future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andy Brauninger, Mayor of Huntsville Texas,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the week of May 1 to May 7 as
National Travel & Tourism Week