May 7, 2018 - From May 7-11, Visit Fort Wayne will join convention and visitors bureaus from across the United States in celebrating the 34th Annual National Travel and Tourism Week.
This annual week celebrates the power of tourism and brings awareness to what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being.
In Fort Wayne, Indiana, travel employs a prosperous and diverse workforce, from airline and hotel employees, to restaurant, attraction and retail workers. Some of the numbers:
- 5.9 million people visit Fort Wayne each year for meetings, sports tournaments and leisure.
- Visitors directly spend an estimated $619 million dollars in food, lodging, and entertainment purchases.
- 11,198 jobs are supported by travel and tourism in Fort Wayne and Allen County.
In celebration of our industry, Visit Fort Wayne has three special events planned for Tourism Week:
Thursday, May 10
Visit Fort Wayne staff will lead Frontline Training Workshop, a training session for the guest-facing employees in our industry. The front desk staff at hotels, restaurants and attractions will learn how to better serve our visitors with Hoosier Hospitality at this annual industry training event.
Friday, May 11
Join us for a Visitors Center Open House from 11-4 and enjoy special deals, prizes, and DeBrand Chocolates.
Sunday, May 13
As part of Mother's Day Downtown, the Visitors Center will be open with special gifts for mom.
For more information on National Travel and Tourism Week and Fort Wayne's tourism industry, contact Dan O'Connell at 260-424-3700.