Celebrate tourism’s impact during National Travel and Tourism Week
Tourism is a major industry in the Quad Cities region and National Travel and Tourism Week is a great time to understand its impact on the local economy.
National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual celebration marking the U.S. travel community’s contributions to economic growth and community vitality. This year it runs May 19-25 and this year’s theme is “Travel. Powering the Economy. Connecting America.” In the Quad Cities area, the travel industry is a vital partner in driving economic growth, supporting job opportunities and boosting community well-being. Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO), works hard to generate non-resident revenues that positively impact households, businesses and the public sector.
Tourism has a major impact on the Quad Cities, with over 9,000 local jobs supported by the $1.3 billion regional visitor economy. Visit Quad Cities’ efforts have led to tourism saving each household in the Quad Cities nearly $1,300 in taxes annually.
“We’re proud to join our colleagues around the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week 2024,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities. “Travel is not just about visiting new places – it’s about fueling economies and powering brand identity, investment, talent, community programming, and resident pride.
The travel industry’s impact extends beyond tourism dollars by contributing to essential sectors like manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture. In 2023, travel spending made a $2.8 trillion impact on the U.S. economy and supported over 15 million jobs nationwide. It also generated $89 billion in state and local tax revenue, providing financial support for education, emergency response, public safety and more.
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