Established in 1983 by President Reagan, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is the annual salute to travel in America. 

During the first full week in May, communities nationwide unite around a common theme to showcase travel’s contributions to the economy and American jobs. 

This year, the travel industry is coming together to celebrate why “Travel Matters,” spotlighting a different way travel matters each day to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being.