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North Dakota Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 19-25

TRAVEL. Powering the Economy. Connecting America.

National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) celebrates the industry’s critical role in powering our nation’s economy, communities and connections. Together, let’s demonstrate our industry’s critical importance—in every corner of our country.

Travel is a $2.6 trillion industry that supports nearly 15 million American jobs while fueling other important industries like manufacturing, health care and agriculture—all which depend on travel to generate business, spur innovation and support education.

The travel industry is essential to America’s success—it is an economic powerhouse that unites people, benefits society and is paramount to the United States’ global competitiveness.

It’s important to continue to grow this vital sector of the U.S. economy. We must elevate the perceived value of the industry among policymakers, opinion leaders and business leaders.

North Dakota's tourism industry is a vital part of our state's economic engine, and the 2024 campaign is designed to keep the momentum going! We'll be rolling out the red carpet for visitors with a warm North Dakota "HELLO!" Our messaging highlights the very things that make North Dakota a unique travel destination: uncrowded outdoor adventures, welcoming cities and communities, and exciting family-friendly experiences. These are the strengths that continue to resonate with travelers, and they'll be at the forefront of our campaign as we showcase the friendly people and local charm that define North Dakota.

Travel is at the heart of North Dakota, powering a strong U.S. economy, creating jobs and strengthening our state’s culture and identity. This National Travel and Tourism Week, let's celebrate all that travel does for our state now, and all that it will contribute in the future.

National Travel & Tourism Week is an excellent way for North Dakota’s tourism industry to kick off our state’s summer travel season. We encourage you, your colleagues, your local officials and your communities to join us May 19-25, 2024 to spotlight travel and tourism.
 

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How to Get Involved

There are countless ways you can engage leading up to and throughout #NTTW24. 

How to Engage on Social

  • Use Hashtag: #NTTW24
  • Tag: U.S. TRAVEL
    • Twitter/X: @USTravel
    • LinkedIn: @U.S. Travel Association
    • Instagram: @ustravel_association
    • Facebook: @U.S. Travel Association

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Encourage Activation

  • Include the NTTW toolkit in your organization’s communications
  • Urge your staff to get involved
  • Incentivize participation by hosting an NTTW themed event, rally or contest

Here is a great example of a NTTW themed event from 2023: The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF), Visit Minot, International Peace Garden, and MHA Interpretive Center joined forces for Your ND Roadtrip Vacation, which celebrated the 40th Anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week in 2023. 
Your ND Roadtrip Vacation

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Celebrate your Local Community

  • Spotlight a local project or new business
  • Highlight your community’s top travel-related wins throughout the years
  • Offer a special or discount to raise awareness for NTTW
  • Share information about NTTW in community groups

Learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week