10.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 05/09/2023
- From:
- Meg Roederer, Communications Specialist
- Department:
- Economic Vitality
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
National Travel and Tourism Week Update
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Provide an update about Discover Flagstaff and National Travel and Tourism Week.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The mission of Discover Flagstaff is to increase visitation and visitor spend through responsible marketing, advertising, direct sales and other programming. This is done by utilizing data-driven strategies and tactics which inspires and motivates year-round visitation benefiting the community economically and socially. Tourism is the city’s number one industry and economic driver.
Established in 1983, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 7-13, 2023, is an annual tradition presented by the US Travel Association. This year marks the 40th anniversary of NTTW celebrating the industry’s critical role in powering economies, communities, and connections moving travel forward. Discover Flagstaff has nuanced the week as National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week to reflect our community values. Nuancing the week’s festivities by adding a strategic spin, locally the celebration will be named National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week. The Discover Flagstaff tourism service day is Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Established in 1983, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 7-13, 2023, is an annual tradition presented by the US Travel Association. This year marks the 40th anniversary of NTTW celebrating the industry’s critical role in powering economies, communities, and connections moving travel forward. Discover Flagstaff has nuanced the week as National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week to reflect our community values. Nuancing the week’s festivities by adding a strategic spin, locally the celebration will be named National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week. The Discover Flagstaff tourism service day is Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
INFORMATION:
Watch the National Travel and Tourism Week video at https://vimeo.com/showcase/10205614