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Celebrate National Tourism Week
May 9-17, 2009
North Myrtle Beach, SC – Highlighted by the tagline “Travel Matters,” Monday, May 11th the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau will kick off the 26th annual National Tourism Week.
In recognition of National Tourism Week, the Chamber’s Information Specialist’s will be traveling to the Little River SC Welcome Center, where they will set up a booth to showcase North Myrtle Beach and all our city has to offer. Also, starting Monday the Chamber’s Visitor’s Center we will be serving refreshments to visitors.
Tourism, the largest industry in South Carolina, has been a major driver of quality of life and opportunity in our state. In South Carolina alone, the tourism industry currently contributes $10.9 billion a year to Gross State Product and employs approximately 216,000 people.
National Tourism Week is sponsored annually by the U.S. Travel Association, a Washington, D.C. - based trade association that represents the common interests and concerns of travel in America.
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center is located at 270 Hwy 17 N. in North Myrtle Beach. For more information visit www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.com or call (843) 281-2662.
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Contact: Jennifer Prince,
Media/Communications Specialist
Jennifer@northmyrtlebeachchamber.com
Phone: (843) 281-2662
Fax: (843) 280-2930
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