Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed May 5-13 as Texas Travel & Tourism Week – a time to recognize the importance of the travel and tourism industry to our state’s workforce and economy.  As the Governor’s proclamation states, “The State of Texas is a premiere travel destination, and the travel and tourism industry is one of the state’s largest and most important.  Annually, the state celebrates Texas Travel and Tourism Week, not only to point out the significant economic impact of the travel industry, but …to acknowledge the more than half a million valued travel industry employees – including hotel staff, restaurant employees, attraction and museum personnel, state park guides, and visitor’s center staff – who contribute to the success of the industry.” Read the full Proclamation.