Travel and Tourism Week: Ocean Tourism and Recreation Spotlight

Travel and Tourism Week: Ocean Tourism and Recreation Spotlight

Did you know that the last time you spent a night in a beachfront bed and breakfast or enjoyed a seafood meal overlooking the ocean, you were supporting an industry that employs over two million people in this country? Chances are you didn’t realize that your much-needed vacation was as important to the national economy as it was to your own well-being. May 6-12, 2018, is the 35th celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, and there is indeed a lot to celebrate. Travel is America’s second largest industry export, and the country’s travel industry directly and indirectly generates a whopping $2.3 trillion annually.

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