Travel Powers the Economy, Builds Opportunity & Connects America
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.
"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. Locally in Glynn County, the travel industry contributes 1.6 billion dollars in annual visitor spending, and 98.3 million dollars in annual local and state taxes, supporting local businesses and fostering long-term growth.
As we begin U.S. Travel’s National Travel & Tourism Week, the Golden Isles CVB is also excited to kick off 2026 Golden Isles Visitor Guide sales. In addition, the CVB is hosting a Toast to Travel event at Village Creek Landing on Wednesday, May 7th at 5:00 PM to recognize travel’s impact, celebrate the tourism industry, and honor recent accolades.
“Travel drives economic opportunity and strengthens our community,” said Scott McQuade, President & CEO of the Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau. “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.
ABOUT THE GOLDEN ISLES CVB
The Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization dedicated to promoting tourism in the Golden Isles of Georgia. Located off Georgia’s southern coast, the Golden Isles is made up of four barrier islands that include St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island and Little St. Simons Island, and the port city of Brunswick. The Golden Isles are located midway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL.
