Legislation Details

File #: 26-1756    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proclamation Status: Passed
File created: 4/24/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/12/2026 Final action: 5/12/2026
Title: Proclamation/National Tourism Week
Attachments: 1. 2026 National Tourism Week Proclamation

 

Consent Agenda                      Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing

Regular Business                      9:00 am

Public Hearing                     Proclamation

 

DEPARTMENT:                       Tourism Development

SUBMITTED BY:                     SONDRA GUFFEY                     

PRESENTED BY:                     SONDRA GUFFEY

 

 

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Proclamation/National Tourism Week

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REQUESTED MOTION:

To declare May 3-9, 2026 National Tourism Week

 

SUMMARY:

This year the U.S. Travel Association chose May 3-9, 2026 to highlight the contributions of tourism to the overall economy.

 

BACKGROUND:

Tourism is Florida’s number one industry and directly generates more than $5 million in overnight stays in DeSoto County.  Tourism provides jobs and attracts spending from outside the County, enhancing the overall quality of life here. 

 

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