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NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK PROCLAMATION <br />1792 Whereas, travel matters to the nation's economic prosperity and its image <br />abroad, to business wealth and to individual travelers; <br />, 14r," <br />l 4 Whereas, travel to and within the United States provides significant <br />economic benefits for the nation, generating $1.8 trillion in economic <br />output in 2010, with $759 billion spent directly by travelers that spurred <br />an additional $1 trillion in other industries; <br />Whereas, travel is among the largest private- sector employers in the United States, supporting 14.1 <br />million jobs in 2010, including 7.4 million directly in the travel industry and 6.7 million in other <br />industries; <br />Whereas, travelers' spending directly generated tax revenues of $117 billion for federal, state and local <br />governments, funds used to support essential services and programs; <br />Whereas, travelers' spending in Cabarrus County generated an economic impact of $312.9 million, <br />created more than 3,680 jobs, $68.9 million in payroll, $24.8 million in tax revenues representing a <br />$365.49 tax savings to each household in 2010. <br />Whereas, international travel to the United States is the nation's largest single export industry — greater <br />than the export of business services, machinery, computer and electronic products, motor vehicles and <br />agriculture. In 2010, travel accounted for eight percent of total U.S. domestic exports, creating $134 <br />billion in sales from abroad; <br />Whereas, meetings, events and incentive travel are core business functions that help companies <br />strengthen business performance — averaging a return on investment of $12.50 in profits and $3.80 in <br />revenue for every dollar spent on corporate travel — align and educate employees and customers, and <br />reward business accomplishments; <br />Whereas, leisure travel, which accounts for more than three - quarters of all trips taken in the United <br />States, spurs countless benefits to travelers' creativity, cultural awareness, education, happiness, <br />productivity, relationships and wellness; <br />Whereas, travel is a catalyst that moves the national economy forward; <br />Now, therefore, we, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 5 -13, 2012 <br />as Travel and Tourism Week in Cabarrus County and urge the citizens of Cabarrus County to join us in <br />this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations. <br />Adopted this the 16 day of April, 2012. <br />Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman <br />Board of Commissioners <br />Attachment number 1 <br />C -8 Page 47 <br />
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