May 1, 2025
Cayuga County, May 2025—National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 4th-10th, 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. In 2024, the travel industry generated $2.9 trillion in economic output nationally, supported more than 15 million jobs and produced $190 billion in tax revenue—equivalent to $1,490 per household.
In Cayuga County, the travel industry generates $157 million annually and supports more than 1,500 jobs, helping to sustain local businesses and drive long-term economic growth.
On May 7, Cayuga County will celebrate the impact of tourism at an event hosted at the Emerson Park Pavilion. The program will feature a "State of Tourism" address for both Cayuga County and New York State, followed by a panel discussion with leaders from economic development, the chamber of commerce, planning, and tourism sectors, focused on place branding and regional collaboration. This gathering underscores the essential role tourism plays in sustaining local businesses, creating jobs, and fostering long-term community growth. The celebration is even more meaningful as it marks the 30th anniversary of Tour Cayuga.
“Travel drives economic opportunity and strengthens our community,” said Karen Kühl, Cayuga County Director of Tourism. “This National Travel and Tourism Week, we celebrate travel’s undeniable impact and reaffirm its importance in shaping our local economy and the quality of life of our residents.”
Visit UStravel.org/NTTW to learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week.
About Cayuga County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
The Cayuga County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) is Cayuga County’s tourism promotion agency. We increase tourism and related revenues through promotion and research-based targeted marketing, and we improve the visitor experience by providing data and training to local hospitality industry providers. We continuously work to increase tourism and improve the visitor experience, which in turn stimulates economic growth and sustains recreational and cultural opportunities in the County.