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We recently celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week, which occurs each year during the first week of May. During the week, we’re given the opportunity and the encouragement to take a break from the mundane day to day and seek new adventures. National Tourism Week is beneficial for a number of reasons and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate, so let’s take a look at the impact it has year after year.

How Does National Tourism Week Benefit Local Economies?

National Travel and Tourism Week increases traffic to popular tourist destinations, and even to some niche locations. The surge in visitors during summer and specifically during National Tourism Week can lead to an increased demand for staff, as well as a boosted revenue flow for businesses. Naturally, a week dedicated to tourism also helps increase exposure for a number of businesses. The week also encourages visitors to explore and appreciate the culture of diverse locations.

How Are Individuals Benefitted by National Travel and Tourism Week?

National Travel and Tourism Week benefits individuals in various ways:

• Decreasing stress and increasing relaxation – Taking time away from the demands of everyday life gives people the opportunity to decompress and refocus. It’s important for personal and professional growth to maintain a well-balanced lifestyle which includes taking the time to pause, explore, and travel.
• Providing cultural experiences – Especially if traveling abroad during National Tourism Week, people who partake in festivities are exposed to new cultures, which inevitably leads to personal growth and could also result in professional growth.

How Can You Celebrate National Tourism Week?

Travel! Whether you’re going near or far, capitalizing on unique travel opportunities is the best way to celebrate National Tourism Week. Here are a few things you can do while you’re on vacation to make the most of it!

1. Be sure you clock out – It’s easy to let work responsibilities seep into vacation time. If your job allows, we recommend silencing those email notifications so that you’re truly enjoying your time off.
2. Try new foods – One easy way to make sure you’re contributing to the local economy boost as you celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week is to eat local! Skip the chains and grab your meals at a local mom ‘n’ pop shop for something authentic.
3. Spend time with the family – A trip is the perfect way to spend time with your family, especially if everyone doesn’t live near each other. Pick a location you’ll all enjoy and you’ll have a week of fun with the fam.

Are There Any Barriers in Celebrating?

There may be some financial barriers in celebrating National Tourism Week, so it’s important to conduct thorough price research on the area that you’re traveling to. Be sure to budget for food, gas, flight, or recreational expenses while you’re there as well.

Contact Us

If you plan on celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week by traveling abroad, we hope you have an amazing time. In our M.A. in Translation program, we know the inherent value of connecting with other cultures, and we’re always glad when others begin to go down that path.

If you’re interested in learning how you can earn your M.A. in Translation and expand your career possibilities, be sure to contact us today.