National Travel and Tourism Week PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK
May 5-11, 2019
WHEREAS, travel has a positive effect on Virginia and the nation's economic prosperity and image
abroad, it also impacts business productivity and to individual travelers' well-being; and
WHEREAS, travel to and within the United States provides significant economic benefits for the
nation, generating more than $2.5 trillion in economic output in 2018, with $1.1 trillion spent directly by
travelers; and
WHEREAS, travel is among the largest private-sector employers in the United States, supporting 15.7
million jobs in 2018, including 8.9 million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 million in other industries; and
WHEREAS, travelers' spending directly generated tax revenues of$170.9 billion for federal, state, and
local governments, funds used to support essential services and programs.
WHEREAS, tourism continues to have a positive impact on Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the
"County") with over $76 million in travel related expenditures, 670 people employed in local tourism positions,
over$2 million in local tax receipts, and $14 million in local payroll in 2018.
WHEREAS, international travel to the United States is the nation's No. 1 services export. In 2018,
travel generated $256 billion in exports, creating a$69 billion trade surplus for the United States.
WHEREAS, meetings, events, and incentive travel are core business functions that help companies
strengthen business performance, educate employees and customers and reward business accomplishments—
which in turn boosts the U.S. economy. In 2018, domestic and international business travelers spent $327.3
billion.
WHEREAS, leisure travel, which accounts for more than three-quarters of all trips taken in the United
States, spurs countless benefits to travelers' health and wellness, creativity, cultural awareness, education,
happiness,productivity, and relationships.
WHEREAS,travel is a pillar of economic growth, creating jobs at a faster rate than other sectors.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim May 5-11,
2019 as National Travel and Tourism Week in the County, and urge County citizens to join me in this special
observance with appropriate events and commemorations.
Given under my hand this 16th day of April, 2019.
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