Can-Do Spirit Day

Join us to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and the benefits tourism yields for our community.

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MAY 7 -- 11 am to 1 pm

DALLAS CITY HALL PLAZA
1500 Marilla Street
Dallas, TX 75201


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As Dallas prepares for transformative events and developments in the years ahead, including the new and expanded Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas and FIFA World Cup 26™, the timing could not be better to recognize the economic prosperity and benefits tourism yields for our community - and to share our boundless energy and audacious optimism for the future.

Celebrate the invaluable impact tourism generates on May 7 from 11 am to 1 pm at Dallas City Hall Plaza for Can-Do Spirit Day during National Travel and Tourism Week.

Join us for a festive event filled with delicious offerings from local food trucks, refreshing Margarita-flavored popsicles, exciting giveaways, live music and more.

In a special acknowledgment of tourism’s contributions, the City of Dallas will officially recognize May 7th as Dallas Can-Do Spirit Day. Let’s come together to honor the Maverick, Can-Do Spirit of Dallas and applaud the benefits our travel and hospitality industry brings to our community.

Mark your calendars and be a part of this remarkable celebration!

RSVP For This Event National Travel & Tourism Week

Tourism Elevates Dallas

Travel is essential to the local economy

Dallas welcomes 27 million visitors annually, resulting in $10.5 billion in total economic impact

Tourism is an economic engine for Dallas

Visitor spending totals more than $6.6 billion annually, equating to $18 million spent daily

Tourism is one of Dallas’ ten largest industries

It supports over 59,000 jobs—six percent of the workforce—and more than $3.1 billion in income

Spending by travelers generates $626 million in state and local tax revenue

This revenue supports essential public services and programs that benefit Dallas residents

Visitor spending reduces the tax burden

The City of Dallas saves $1,203 per household thanks to tourism

Dallas will host 9 matches for FIFA World Cup 26™

That is more than any other host city, as well as the International Broadcast Centre, representing an economic impact of $1.5-$2.1 billion

To date, over 59 groups have booked in the new Convention Center

This represents an economic impact of $1.56 billion for 2029 and beyond

Visitor Spending by Sector

Lodging: $1.8 billion | Food & Beverage: $1.6 billion | Retail: $1.3 billion | Recreation: $800 million | Transportation: $900 million

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Dallas is a destination that is fueled, empowered and super-charged by our people. In recognition of this, we invite you to give back to our local community by volunteering during National Travel and Tourism Week.

Our thriving tourism industry, powered by your dedication, not only fuels economic impact and job creation but also enhances the quality of life in Dallas through visitor spending. Now, it’s our turn to give back and express our thanks for the city’s unwavering support of our industry.

We have volunteer opportunities available with Crossroads Community Services throughout National Travel and Tourism Week listed below. You can also register to volunteer with Big Thought here. Or, if you have an opportunity that aligns with your organization, let us know how many total hours your organization will be volunteering to amplify our giveback to the community.


Commit to volunteering by registering below!