
It’s NTA Week in Michigan
November 4, 2005
It’s NTA Week in Michigan
November 4, 2005 – Michigan’s Governor Jennifer Granholm has proclaimed the week of November 4, 2005, as National Tour Association Week in Michigan.
George Zimmerman from Travel Michigan presented the Governor at the Friday luncheon during the NTA Convention in Detroit today. He expressed the Governor’s gratitude to the delegates for having the Convention in Michigan and the economic impact the Convention will have on the city and state.
The Proclamation reads as follows:
Whereas, The National Tour Association (NTA) is an international community of nearly 4,000 tourism professionals involved in the growth and development of the packaged travel industry; and,
Whereas, Packaged travel is defined as a trip arranged by a travel professional that includes at least two travel elements, such as transportation and accommodations; and,
Whereas, NTA comprises members from 28 countries and is committed to providing business opportunities and knowledge to its members, while offering a collaborative, caring environment in which to build relationships; and,
Whereas, According to a 2001 study titled "Packaged Travel in North America," packaged travelers spent approximately $166 billion for overnight travel to destinations worldwide in and approximately $99 billion on trips to destinations in the United States; and,
Whereas, Overall the tourism industry contributes $16 billion to Michigan’s economy annually, accounting for 182,000 jobs, and generating $853 million in state tax revenues; and now therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 4, 2005, as National Tour Association Week in Michigan.