TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Kelly signed a proclamation today in Kay’s Japanese Garden at Topeka Zoo, proclaiming May 2-8 national travel and tourism week in Kansas.


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“Most of you know that I have a special relationship with tourism. Through my previous role as the Executive Director of Kansas Recreation and Parks, I worked closely with a number of our agencies to build facilities in Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly. “We all know that tourism is an important economic engine in our state. It supports jobs, makes money in our economy, and encourages outdoor recreation and physical activity. “

“Kansas travel and tourism generated more than $ 11.8 billion in direct and indirect production, including $ 7.3 billion spent directly by travelers.”