Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared May 4-10, 2025, as Travel and Tourism Week in Texas. This announcement comes in recognition of the travel and tourism industry's significant role in the state's economy.

"Texas is a top travel destination for visitors from across the United States and around the world, attracting a record 62 million travelers and $97.5 billion in visitor spending to our great state last year," said Governor Abbott. He emphasized that "the travel industry drives almost $200 billion in economic opportunity for Texas businesses and supports 1.3 million jobs for hardworking Texans across our state."

Recent research by Travel Texas indicates that 62 million travelers visited Texas in 2024, with an additional 67 million Texans traveling within the state on overnight trips. The total visitor spending reached a record $97.5 billion, resulting in an economic impact of $199.5 billion and supporting 1.3 million jobs statewide. Furthermore, the sector generated $9.2 billion in state and local taxes.

Governor Abbott's five-year statewide economic development strategic plan highlights the Hospitality, Tourism, and Culture Sector as one of ten targeted industries expected to fuel further economic growth and job creation throughout Texas.

Travel Texas operates under the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office with a mission to market Texas as a premier travel destination both domestically and internationally. This initiative aims to boost non-Texan travel to the state while generating revenue and employment opportunities for local communities.

For those interested in planning their next trip to Texas, resources are available at TravelTexas.com.