National Travel & Tourism Week

MAY 3-9, 2026

Each May, the tourism industry comes together to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. As the official destination marketing organization of The Woodlands, Visit The Woodlands takes the lead in highlighting the incredible efforts of our local tourism and hospitality community and spreading awareness of the importance of travel to our local and regional economy.

VISIT THE WOODLANDS POP-UP 

Tourism Award Honorees will be celebrated at our Hospitality Industry Appreciation Night during Concert in the Park at Market Street on May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of live music and community! Our team will be on-site to share information about the impact of tourism in The Woodlands and how Visit The Woodlands supports both residents and visitors year-round. Stop by for fun complimentary items like sunglasses, fans, mini-trolleys, and more.

Travel Matters

Jobs supported by the travel industry aren't limited to hospitality positions. Tourism affects numerous sectors, including transportation, finance, real estate, insurance, and more. Travel and tourism are critical components of the Texas economy!

• $555.4 million of direct spending by visitors to The Woodlands

• 4,500 people are employed by the travel & tourism industry in The Woodlands

• $248.8 million in earnings of employees and owners of businesses in the travel & tourism industry in The Woodlands

• $48.8 million in tax revenue for The Woodlands

*Source: Travel Texas, Texas Research Dashboard (2024).