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24 2013
The 2013 Members' Night Series is free, after-hours and for members ...
USC Department of Theatre & Dance and Pacific Performance Project/east present "Flight" May 23,2013 - May 24,2013 "Songs of a New World" May 10,2013 - May 25,2013 Country Jamboree May 25,2013 Rhythm and Blooms May 02,2013 - May 30,2013 See All Events
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town Offers
The Columbia Regional Visitors Center joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of National Tourism Week, May 4-12, 2013. National Tourism Week is an annual event aimed at promoting the power of travel, enhancing the country's economy, and informing the public of the cultural and social benefits of travel and tourism.
Travel and tourism generates $1 billion in direct spending and brings in 3 million visitors for the Columbia region each year, while providing more than 65,000 jobs in the region and supporting the jobs of nearly 1 in 10 South Carolinians. Tourism is the largest industry in South Carolina according to many economists and saves every household in the state $691 in taxes annually. Travel is a broad and diverse industry employing a vast workforce, from airline and attraction employees to restaurant, hotel and taxi workers.
In celebrating the industry and its impact on the community, we have scheduled many exciting events and promotions during National Tourism Week. We invite you to discover 'The Travel Effect' by exploring all there is to see and do in Columbia, SC and becoming a tourist in your own backyard. View special offers available to locals:
