City of Delray Beach Proclaims National Tourism Week

May 7-15 has been recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week by Delray Chamber of Commerce

2011-04-30

DELRAY BEACH, FL, April 30, 2011 (Press-News.org) The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce (GDBCC) has issued a proclamation declaring May 7-15, 2011 as National Travel & Tourism Week in Delray Beach. The Chamber is joining with the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative in promoting this national activity.

The Board of Directors at their meeting on April 27th, issued the proclamation following a presentation by the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative. The Cooperative presented information including facts, programs and successes outlining the tourism in the Delray Beach area. Sarah Martin, Executive Director of the Cooperative, commented, "Tourism matters to the nation's economic prosperity and its image abroad, to business wealth and to individual travelers. Travel is among the largest private-sector employers in the United States, supporting 14.1 million jobs in 2010, including 7.4 million directly in the travel industry and 6.7 million in other industries."

Meetings, events, and incentive travel are core business functions that help companies strengthen business performance—averaging a return on investment of $12.50 in profits and $3.80 in revenue for every dollar spent on corporate travel. Travel is a catalyst that moves the National Economy forward.

The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is a 950 member, not-for-profit organization representing Delray Beach businesses. Established in 1925, it is one of only 500 Chambers accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Commerce is an active and trusted voice in the regional business and residential community promoting business growth and development in Delray Beach. Our goal is to serve the educational, social, governmental, economic and leadership development needs of Delray Beach as well as connect businesses and residents with programs and resources that will enhance business success, job creation and quality of life.

Members and visitors are welcome at the Chamber's Visitor Center, located at 64-A SE Fifth Avenue in Delray Beach. For more information about Chamber programs and Visitor's Center hours of operation, visit http://www.delraybeach.com or call the Chamber at (561) 279-1380.

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