HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - Proclamation - National Travel and Tourism Week - 5/4/2021)STA MESA, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the power of Travel has been consistent driver of Costa Mesa's economy and workforce; and
WHEREAS, a robust travel industry provides significant economic benefits for the nation, generating more than $2.6 trillion
in economic output in 2019, with $1.1 trillion spent directly by travelers in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, travel has been the foundation of a healthy workforce, serving as one of the largest private- sector employers in
the U.S., supporting 17 million jobs in 2019; and
WHEREAS, spending by travelers has aided state and local government alike, generating $180 billion tax revenue in 2019 to
support essential services and programs; and
WHEREAS, travel and tourism- dependent businesses and organizations, 83% of which are small, are responsible for
welcoming visitors from all around the world to explore the City of Costa Mesa and all our country has to offer; and
WHEREAS, last year, the coronavirus pandemic devastated every sector of the travel industry with staggering declines in 2020
compared to 2019, affecting every community in the country, including the City of Costa Mesa; and
WHEREAS, the travel industry cannot recover without the full return of leisure and business travel, as well as meetings and
events, by domestic and international visitors; and
WHEREAS, the rebound of travel will drive the rebuilding of the U.S. economy and American workforce; and
WHEREAS, the Power of Travel will revive the City of Costa Mesa and the United States and drive us forward to a more
prosperous future; and
NOW, THERFORE, I, John Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa do hereby proclaim May 2-8, 2021 as National Travel
and Tourism Week in the City of Costa Mesa, and urge the citizens of Costa Mesa to join me in recognizing the critical role
this industry plays in our City.
DATED this 20' day of April, 2021.
John Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa