Why Travel Matters

Travel and Tourism is one of America's largest industries directly generating $124 billion in tax revenue for local, state, and federal governments.

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Each U.S. household would pay $1,055 more in taxes without the tax revenue generated by the travel and tourism industry.
Supported 14.4 million jobs, including 7.5 million directly in the travel industry and 6.9 million in other industries.
1 out of every 9 jobs in the U.S. depends on travel and tourism.