Senate Resolution No. by Senator McMath designates Thursday, May 15, 2025, as Tourism Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The resolution highlights the significant role of travel in preserving Louisiana's culture, boosting the economy, and creating job opportunities, particularly within the leisure and hospitality industry, which employs over 220,000 people in the state. In 2023, Louisiana welcomed 43 million visitors, who contributed approximately $18.1 billion to the local economy, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year.

The resolution emphasizes that tourism in Louisiana is funded solely through a dedicated sales tax, with no state general funds allocated for this purpose. It expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Louisiana travel industry in attracting visitors and generating economic benefits for the state. Additionally, the resolution calls for a copy to be sent to the assistant secretary of tourism in the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, acknowledging the contributions of the travel community present at the Capitol.