Governor Abbott Spotlights Texas’ Travel, Tourism Industry In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday spotlighted the impact that the state's growing travel and tourism industry has on the booming Texas economy during a fireside chat with the U.S. Travel Association at American Airlines Headquarters in Fort Worth. 

“Texas is the economic engine of America,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas is the No. 1 state for jobs, has been ranked by the nation’s CEOs as the Best State for Business for 20 years in a row, is creating the Texas Stock Exchange, and has the eighth-largest economy in the entire world. Tourism is an important part of the Texas economic juggernaut. Over the last 10 years, hotel demand and air capacity have increased. People love to see all that Texas has to offer, and tourism is a big part of what has made Texas so successful. Our strong travel and tourism industry showcases our great state every day to tourists, prospective residents, businesses, and CEOs. Texas is a world-wide brand, and we will capitalize on it.”

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