Bill 574

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               Senate
Bill Number:                    574
Primary Sponsor:                Washington
Type of Legislation:            SR
Subject:                        Tourism Month
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   19930323
Computer Document Number:       BBM/10384JM.93
Introduced Date:                19930323
Last History Body:              Senate
Last History Date:              19930323
Last History Type:              Introduced, adopted
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Washington
                                Elliott
                                Greg Smith
Type of Legislation:            Senate
                                Resolution

Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN  Leg Involved
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574   Senate  19930323      Introduced, adopted

A SENATE RESOLUTION

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY, 1993, AS SOUTH CAROLINA TOURISM MONTH WITH SPECIAL

OBSERVANCES DURING THE WEEK OF MAY 2-8, 1993, WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY CONGRESS AS NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK, AND URGING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE'S TOURISM INDUSTRY, TO CONTINUE ITS PROGRAM TO INCREASE TOURISM IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE TOURISM INDUSTRY, AND TO REPORT THE PROGRESS OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM BUSINESS PERIODICALLY TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Whereas, $6.4 billion was the total, direct and indirect, impact of domestic travel spending on South Carolina's economy in 1991, affecting 170,000 jobs; and

Whereas, the direct impact of United States traveler spending totaled $4.5 billion and 87,000 jobs in 1991; and

Whereas, revenue to the state's tax coffers from domestic traveler spending was $250 million in 1991; and

Whereas, state tax bills were reduced an average $200 per household in 1991 as a result of tourism expenditures by United States travelers; and

Whereas, spending by international travelers exceeds $150 million annually; and

Whereas, new travel, tourism, and recreation developments in 1992 exceeded $225 million; and Whereas, South Carolinians' friendly and warm hospitality represents a key element in promoting the state's appeal to visitors, along with the state's beautiful outdoors and natural resources, its sunny climate, outstanding attractions, and fascinating history; and

Whereas, the state's tourism promotion campaign acknowledges the importance of friendly South Carolinians in its tourism slogan, "South Carolina: Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places"; and

Whereas, it is important to the members of the Senate to have the opportunity to salute the State of South Carolina and its people for making the Palmetto State such a desirable place to visit; and

Whereas, it is also important to the members of the Senate to salute and thank the multitude of visitors, travelers, campers, conventioneers, golfers, and others who visit our beautiful State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the month of May, 1993, is designated as South Carolina Tourism Month with special observances during the week of May 2-8, 1993, which has been designated by Congress as National Tourism Week.

Be it further resolved that the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, in partnership with the state's tourism industry, is urged to continue its program to increase tourism in South Carolina, to conduct research on the tourism industry, and to report the progress of travel and tourism business periodically to the General Assembly.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the executive director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.