Travel Powers the Economy, Builds Opportunity & Connects America
San Antonio, TX (May 5, 2025) — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness. From May 4–10, 2025, the world of tourism celebrates its impact on global, regional and local economies.
"Travel is one of our nation's most powerful economic engines—supporting millions of jobs, fueling businesses and propelling industries forward,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “National Travel and Tourism Week reinforces the pivotal role travel plays in building a stronger, more prosperous America."
Since 1983, NTTW has underscored the travel industry’s contribution to U.S. economic strength, community vitality and quality of life. In 2024, the travel industry generated $2.9 trillion in economic output, supported more than 15 million jobs and produced $190 billion in tax revenue—equivalent to $1,490 per household.
In San Antonio, the travel industry contributes $21.5 billion in local economic impact, supporting local businesses and fostering long-term growth. It also generates $507 million in tax revenues for all local government entities and employs 150,000 hard-working professionals.
Visit San Antonio is recognizing travel’s impact with a week full of events starting with a San Antonio Visitor Alliance Luncheon and member event, where hundreds of the city’s small businesses, restaurants and hotels will celebrate the shared achievements of an industry that builds bridges, connects people from across the country and around the globe to the heart of Texas. To further highlight the impact of travel and tourism, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg will bestow a city proclamation recognizing NTTW 2025 during a Visit San Antonio Member Mixer. A Visit San Antonio all-staff appreciation event will conclude the 2025 festivities.
“Travel drives economic opportunity and strengthens our community,” said Mario Bass, Interim President & CEO, Visit San Antonio. “This National Travel and Tourism Week, we celebrate travel’s undeniable impact and reaffirm its importance in shaping our local economy and quality of life.”
Visit ustravel.org/NTTW to learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week. Go to VisitSanAntonio.com/Members to learn more about the impact of travel and tourism in San Antonio.
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About Visit San Antonio
Visit San Antonio is a 501(c)6 and serves as the sales and marketing arm of San Antonio as a leading leisure and meetings destination. In 2023, San Antonio welcomed approximately 35.6 million visitors. Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city, contributing $21.5 billion to the local economy annually and employing more than 147,000. More information about Visit San Antonio and the city’s vast offerings can be found at VisitSanAntonio.com.
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