National Travel and Tourism Week
May 3-9, 2026
Visit Saint Paul is proud to join a nationwide celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) recognizing the travel industry's vital contributions to the U.S. economy.
National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is the U.S. travel industry’s annual tradition of recognizing the essential role travel plays in powering our economy, strengthening communities and connecting America.
Established by U.S. Travel Association, NTTW brings the industry together each year to spotlight travel’s impact—from supporting 15 million jobs to generating critical tax revenue that funds public services and infrastructure in communities nationwide.
As the city’s official tourism agency, Visit Saint Paul is dedicated to promoting Saint Paul as a preferred destination to eat, drink and stay. National Travel & Tourism Week is a time to celebrate the value travel brings to our economy, businesses and neighborhoods, and the key role YOU play in shaping our city’s success.
Here in Saint Paul, we celebrate the impact of tourism in our community all month long!
Join us for one—or all—of the following celebratory events:
Tuesday, May 5
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Golden Thyme Cafe
Pop into Golden Thyme Cafe and treat yourself to a complimentary cup of coffee courtesy of Visit Saint Paul, receive a small token of our appreciation, and connect with fellow tourism and hospitality professionals. Together, we’ll recognize the people and partnerships that power Saint Paul’s vibrant visitor economy.
Wednesday, May 13
3:00 - 5:00 PM
PAIKKA
Experience the energy of Saint Paul—a city shaped by its people, neighborhoods, and vibrant cultures. At Visit Saint Paul, we’re committed to telling that full story—celebrating every voice while supporting the community behind it.
Join us for the 2026 Tourism Celebration, This Is Saint Paul—a space to connect with industry and community leaders, explore the impact of tourism, and get a preview of the festivals and experiences that bring our city to life year-round.
Tuesday, May 19
4:00 - 6:00 PM
CrowBar
Unwind in the welcoming atmosphere at CrowBar—an ideal setting to reconnect with colleagues, build new relationships, and experience the energy of Saint Paul’s East Side.
With great drinks and even better company, this is a space to relax, share stories, and celebrate the people who make our city vibrant, creative, and deeply connected.
Tuesday, May 26
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi
In partnership with Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Awaƞyaƞkapi, we’ll come together on Saint Paul’s East Side to support a park clean-up effort focused on restoring and caring for local green spaces. This experience is about more than service—it’s about connection: to place, to community, and to the cultural and environmental significance of the spaces we share.
Tourism Matters for Ramsey County
Tourist activity benefits households, businesses and government entities across our state. Explore Minnesota partners with Tourism Economics to quantify the economic impact of Minnesota’s visitor economy, including the far-reaching impacts of visitor spending.
Employment, income, and state and local tax revenue estimates prove the value of tourism in Ramsey County.
- 17,595 jobs
- $2.1 billion in economic impact
- $219.6 million in generated taxes
Visitors include Minnesotans and non-Minnesotans who stayed overnight or traveled at least 50 miles to reach their destination.
Direct impacts are business sales, jobs, income and taxes created directly by visitor spending to tourism related sectors (e.g., lodging, transportation, recreation).
Indirect and Induced impacts are included in estimated total economic impacts. Indirect refers to wider impacts (e.g., food wholesalers, utilities, business services) in the supply chain. Induced impacts are created from local spending by employees whose wages are generated by visitor spending.
