Proc - National Tourism Week 2021
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK
WHEREAS, the Power of Travel has been a consistent driver of North Augusta, South Carolina’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 in 2019, with $1.1 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 2019;
and
WHEREAS, spending by travelers has aided state and local governments alike, generating $180 billion in tax revenue in 2019 to support essential services and programs; and
WHEREAS,
travel and tourism-dependent businesses and organizations, 83% of which are small businesses, are responsible for welcoming visitors from all around the world to explore North Augusta,
South Carolina and all our country has to offer; and
WHEREAS, last year, the coronavirus pandemic devastated every sector of the travel industry with staggering declines in 2020 compared
to 2019, affecting every community in the country, including North Augusta, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the travel industry cannot recover without the full return of leisure and business
travel, as well as meetings and events, by both domestic and international visitors; and
WHEREAS, the rebound of travel will drive the rebuilding of the U.S. economy and American workforce;
and
WHEREAS, the Power of Travel will revive North Augusta, South Carolina and the United States and drive us forward to a more prosperous future; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Robert
Pettit, do hereby proclaim May 2-8, 2021 as National Travel and Tourism Week in North Augusta, South Carolina, and urge the citizens of North Augusta, South Carolina to join me in recognizing
the critical role this industry plays in North Augusta, South Carolina.
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Robert A. Pettit, Mayor