Contact: Erin Bagnell
Public Relations Manager
Richmond Metro. Convention & Visitors Bureau
Phone: (804) 783-7411
E-Mail: ebagnell@richmondva.org
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Join Richmond Region Tourism Representatives in Celebrating Travel at the National Tourism Week Breakfast May 21!
The Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (RMCVB) invites Richmond Region residents to join hundreds of cities, states and travel related businesses nationwide in celebrating National Tourism Week, May 9-17. Designated by Congress and established by presidential proclamation in 1983, National Tourism Week celebrates the value and scope of the nation's $740 billion travel and tourism industry, and the economic and social contributions of the industry.
In honor of National Tourism Week, RMCVB will hold a breakfast May 21 at the Westin Richmond. Media is invited to attend. Media, please RSVP by May 15 to Erin Bagnell at ebagnell@richmondva.org or (804)783-7411. The cost for non-media attendees is $35.00. Non media attendees may RSVP by May 15 at: www.VisitRichmondVa.com/NTW.
Travel and tourism is one of America's largest industries, with $740 billion in direct travel expenditures. Unfortunately, the industry is facing tough times – recent mischaracterizations of meetings and events travel, combined with an already struggling economy, are having serious effects on American workers and communities that rely on tax revenue that serves as funding for public schools, police and fire departments and other essential services in every community across the country.
Join us at the new Westin Richmond and hear remarks from the Richmond Region's travel and tourism industry representatives about the importance of a healthy and vibrant tourism industry to the local economy. Learn about the more than 5.7 million people that visit the Region annually, contributing more than $1.8 billion to the local economy, and the 26,000 jobs that the travel and tourism industry provides in the Richmond Region.
WHAT National Tourism Week Breakfast to celebrate the Richmond Region's travel and tourism
industry
WHO Keynote Speaker: Jack Yager, Managing Director, TopLine Branding
RMCVB President and CEO Jack Berry
RMCVB Board Chair David Kaechle - Chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors
Ellen Robertson - Vice President, Richmond City Council
Event to also include:
· Presentation of 2009 Chairman's Award in recognition of individuals who have contributed to the enhancement of the Richmond Region's tourism industry
· Passing of the Chairman's Gavel
· Presentation of Easy to Love Customer Service Award for superior customer service
· Check presentation to the winners of the Great Richmond Region Adventure
WHEN Thursday, May 21, 2009
7:30-8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15-9:30 a.m. Breakfast, remarks and awards presentations
WHERE The Westin Richmond
6631 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
National Tourism Week is sponsored annually by the U.S. Travel Association, a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents the common interests and concerns of travel in America.
