Proclamation: National Travel and Tourism Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY,WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
MAY 6-12, 2018
WHEREAS, travel has a positive economic effect on the nation and Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, travel to and within the United States provides significant economic benefits for the
nation, our state, and our county, generating more than $2.4 trillion in economic output in 2017, with
$1.036 billion spent directly by travelers in the United States and $192.4 million in Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, meetings, events and incentive travel are core business functions that help
companies strengthen business performance, educate employees and customers as well as reward
business accomplishments—which in turn boosts the U.S. economy. In 2017, domestic and international
business travelers spent$317 billion; and
WHEREAS, travelers' spending directly generated tax revenues of$112.3 billion for federal, state
and local government funds used to support essential services and programs in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County is centrally located halfway between Seattle and Portland along the 1-5
corridor offering visitor access to mountains, rivers, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and agri-tourism; and
WHEREAS, measuring nearly 100 miles from east to west and just over 30 miles from north to
south, Lewis County's landscapes fall into four distinct regions each carrying their own distinct
personality, calling to be discovered, visited and enjoyed; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County government is an advocate for promoting tourism throughout the entire
county and has developed a tourism-promotional website entitled DiscoverLewisCounty.com in a
strategic effort to collaborate with other tourism and economic development drivers to promote our
beautiful county.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners hereby
proclaims May 6-12, 2018, as National Travel and Tourism Week in Lewis County and urges community
leaders throughout our beautiful county to join us in this special observance.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 7th day of May, 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: May 07, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Notice
Proclamation Recognizing May 6-12 as National Travel and Tourism Week
Contact Edna Fund Phone: 740-1419
Department: Board of County Commissioners
Action Needed:
Description
Proclamation Recognizing May 6-12 as National Travel and Tourism Week
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