TxDOT Media Advisory: National Travel and Tourism Week Event to be Held in Amarillo
Media advisoryAMARILLO District |
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National Travel and Tourism Week event to be held in AmarilloMore than a dozen local tourism agencies expected to be in attendance |
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May 8, 2025
| WHEN: | Friday, May 9, 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Amarillo Travel Information Center (TIC)
9700 E. I-40. Amarillo, TX 79118 |
| MEDIA: | TxDOT’s TIC to host “Travel & Tourism Day” event to spotlight National Travel and Tourism Week |
AMARILLO —National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness.
“Travel is one of our nation’s most powerful economic engines—supporting millions of jobs, fueling businesses and propelling industries forward,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “National Travel and Tourism Week reinforces the pivotal role travel plays in building a stronger, more prosperous America.”
Since 1983, NTTW has underscored the travel industry’s contribution to U.S. economic strength, community vitality and quality of life. In 2024, the travel industry generated $2.9 trillion in economic output, supported more than 15 million jobs and produced $190 billion in tax revenue—equivalent to $1,490 per household.
According to Visit Amarillo, $1 billion of direct travel spending was brought into Amarillo’s economy in 2023, supporting local businesses and fostering long-term growth.
TxDOT and Visit Amarillo are recognizing travel’s impact through local tourism agencies showcasing their contributions to making Amarillo one of the state’s top tourist attractions. Agencies expected to be in attendance include Center City Amarillo, Texas Outdoor Musical, Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA), and more.
**TxDOT Media Availability will be from 10 a.m. to noon. It will be the attending tourism agency’s decision to speak to the media.**
| Contact Jason Britsch at jason.britsch@txdot.gov or (806) 356-3256.
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Amarillo District
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Amarillo, Texas 79110
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FRIDAY, MAY 9
Ribbon Cutting: Livingston Hearing Aid Center
10:00 a.m.
7308 Fleming Ave
Renovation / Remodeling
More Information: Courtney, (806) 702-8244
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Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)
Rob Schneider: The former “Saturday Night Live” star and erstwhile Deuce Bigalow brings his comic stylings to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m. 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $25 to $45; 806-378-3096)
Ginuwine: The R&B star rides a pony into town for a show at Azteca Music Hall. (8 p.m. Friday; 500 N. FM 1912; tickets $63; 806-335-9990)
Rhonda & The Radicals: Catch some tunes at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (8 p.m. 3100 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
2025 Car Show: Check out all the rides at this fundraiser for United Way of Amarillo and Canyon. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4341 I-27; 806-358-4891)
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Chamber Event: BusinessConnetion Tradeshow
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Amarillo Civic Center – 4th & Buchanan
This is the area’s largest business-to-business tradeshow. Reserve a booth and show off your products and services and network with several thousand show attendees.
More Information: Mary, (806) 373-7800