NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEKNational Travel & Tourism Week
May 6 —12, 2018
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.
Whereas travel to and within the United States provides significant economic benefits for the nation,
generating more than $2.3 trillion in economic output in 2016, with $990.3 billion spent directly by
travelers.
Whereas travel is among the largest private -sector employers in the United States, supporting 15.3
million jobs in 2016, including 8.6 million directly in the travel industry and 6.7 million in other
industries.
Whereas travelers' spending directly generated tax revenues of $157.8 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, with over $73 million in
travel related expenditures, 657 people employed in local tourism positions, over $2 million in local tax
receipts, and $14 million in local payroll in 2016
Whereas international travel to the United States is the nation's No. 1 services export. In 2016, travel
generated $245 billion in exports, creating a $84 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 2016, domestic and international business travelers spent $307.2
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 Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim May 6-12, 2018 as National Travel and
Tourism Week in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and urge the citizens of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to
join me in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations.
Given under
hand this day 1711 day of April, 201
of Supervisors
06id7Df'SmWerman, County Administrator
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors