HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Visitor's Bureau - National Tourism Week 04-20-2004-6bORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK PROCLAMATION
May 8-16, 2004
WHEREAS, the travel and tourism industry supports the vital interests of Orange County
contributing to our employment, economic prosperity, understanding, and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, total domestic tourism in Orange County generated an economic impact of more
than $111 million in 2002 - an increase of 3.4 percent over the previous year -ranking the
county 22 out of 100 counties in North Carolina in travel expenditures; and
WHEREAS, state and local tax revenues from travel to Orange County amounted to $8.96
million in 2002, representing a $73 tax saving to each County resident; and
WHEREAS, more than 1,710 jobs in Orange County were directly attributable to travel and
tourism; and
WHEREAS, travel generated a $25.89 million payroll in 2002, and
WHEREAS, our area attractions, welcome centers and tours hosted more than 1.3 million
visitors in 2003, an increase of 27 percent over 2002; and
WHEREAS, as people throughout the county, state, country and world become more aware of
the outstanding cultural, historical, and recreational resources available in Orange County, travel
and tourism will become an increasingly important aspect in the lives of our residents; and
WHEREAS, given these laudable contributions to the economic, social, and cultural well being
of the residents of Orange County, it is fitting that we recognize the efforts of the Chapel
HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau and the importance of travel and tourism;
NOW THEREFORE, WE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim
May 8 - 16, 2004 as NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK in Orange County, and we recognize that
Tourism Works in Orange County.
This the 20a' day of Apri12004.
Barry Jacobs; Ehair
Orange County Board of Commissioners