Visit Colorado Springs Celebrates 2023 National Travel and Tourism Week
From May 7-13, head to the @VisitCOS channels for a giveaway, fun facts & more
May 4, 2023 – Colorado Springs, Colo. – Starting May 7, Visit Colorado Springs is joining the U.S. Travel Association in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW).
Every year, the tourism industry rallies together the first week of May for NTTW. From economic growth to personal wellbeing, travel has major positive impacts, not just for travelers, but for residents as well. This year’s national theme for NTTW is “Travel Forward.” This theme demonstrates how integral travel is to every industry and fostering a future of growth and innovation.
“The travel industry supports 15 million American jobs according to U.S. Travel,” said Doug Price, President & CEO of VCOS. “For Colorado, tourism is the 4th largest employment sector. Investing in the future of the industry is key to the long-term economic success of our destination.”
Throughout the week, VCOS will focus on sharing five core tourism benefits, including: 1) Stimulating economic growth, 2) Cultivating vibrant communities, 3) Creating quality job opportunities, 4) Inspiring new businesses and 5) Elevating the quality of life for residents. There will be a giveaway hosted on the @VisitCOS Instagram account and tourism facts shared across all social channels.
Learn more about the U.S Travel Association’s event and read Visit COS’s blog post highlighting the benefits of tourism.
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About U.S. Travel
U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the travel industry. In 2020, travel generated $1.5 trillion in economic output and supported 11 million jobs, a drastic decline from pre-pandemic figures. U.S. Travel's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. Visit ustravel.org for information and recovery-related data.
About Visit Colorado Springs
Visit Colorado Springs is the leading marketing organization for group and leisure travel and tourism to the Colorado Springs – Olympic City USA and the Pikes Peak Region. The organization is dedicated to a strong national and international presence so that tourism is a primary contributor to a thriving local economy. We create economic vitality through memorable visits to the wonders of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region.
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