CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Mayor Jerry P. Dyer
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ LEE BR JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor TYLER MAXWELL, Council President
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ESMER ANNALISA PEREA, Vice President MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember District 2
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PAUL C MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember District 3 LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember District 5
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GARRY GARRY BREDEFELD, Councilmember District 6 NELSON ESPARZA, Council District 7
WHEREAS, travel and tourism is a vital industry that is an essential part of Fresno’s economy; and
WHEREAS, Fresno has the second strongest post pandemic economic recovery in the Nation, and has been recognized among the Nation's top 10 most improved cities in economic productivity growth; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, visitors to Fresno County spent $1.3 billion, a 31.4 percent increase over 2021.
The influx of travel added approximately 15,000 jobs to the region, supporting businesses and adding vital tax revenue that helps provide essential services such as public safety, economic development, parks, and public works improvements; and
WHEREAS, the promotion of travel and tourism in Fresno supports small businesses by helping to generate revenue, customers, and local jobs, as well as promoting local culture; and
WHEREAS, Fresno’s economic recovery is supported by the return of leisure, business and international inbound travelers; increasing travel to and within the Fresno region helps create a more prosperous future; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno Yosemite International Airport has realized a 122% increase compared to pre- pandemic travel and is investing in terminal expansions that will triple international flights; and
WHEREAS, the travel and tourism industry’s success will continue to contribute to the growth of Fresno’s economy and workforce.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, Mayor Jerry Dyer and Members of the Fresno City Council, do hereby proclaim May to be:
“National Travel and Tourism Month”
In the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 11th day of May 2023.
In Recognition of
National Travel & Tourism Month