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2024
No. R-276. House concurrent resolution designating April 11, 2024 as Tourism Economy Day at the State House.
(H.C.R.211)
Offered by: Representatives Jerome of Brandon, Carroll of Bennington, Chase of
Chester, Graning of Jericho, Marcotte of Coventry, Mulvaney-Stanak of Burlington, Nicoll of Ludlow, Priestley of Bradford, Sammis of Castleton, White of Bethel, and Williams of
Barre City Whereas, Vermont is a global destination for dining, lodging, art, history, and outdoor recreation, and this creates business opportunities, attracts new residents, and incentivizes Vermonters to stay, and Whereas, tourism and hospitality are vital to the sustainability of rural and urban communities alike across all 14 of Vermont’s counties, and Whereas, according to the U.S. Travel Association, in 2023, tourists spent $3 billion in
Vermont, a $200 million increase over the prior year, and Whereas, the Vermont Department of Labor has reported that, through September 2023,
11.5 percent of the State’s workforce was employed in the leisure and hospitality sector,
consisting of 30,287 persons in accommodations and food services and 5,356 individuals in arts and recreation, and Whereas, the Vermont Department of Taxes has estimated that through most of 2023,
tourism-related tax revenue equaled $417,300,000, and Whereas, the Vermont Ski Areas Association tallied 4,134,832 skier visits for the season ending in the spring of 2023, a marked expansion over the 3,762,047 visits for the prior season, and Whereas, meaningful representation and inclusion are essential to ensure that Vermont is welcoming to everyone so that all people, regardless of background, can experience the joy of visiting the State, and Whereas, industry leaders embody destination stewardship as they center community values in their work, and Whereas, the strong and positive impact of tourism on Vermont’s economy is cause for great celebration, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly designates April 11, 2024 as Tourism Economy Day at the State House, and be it further Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
the Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing, to the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and to Ski Vermont.
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