National Travel & Tourism Week
Memphis Tourism National Travel & Tourism Week
May 6-12, 2018
Join Memphis Tourism in celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week by highlighting what travel means to our community. We’re calling on everyone—from elected officials to local residents—to join us in saluting our industry that is a critical 3 billion dollar component of the Memphis & Shelby County economy. This week of events is part of the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being.
Monday, May 7th
Peabody Duck March & Proclamation- 11AM
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell will present a National Travel & Tourism Week Proclamation at 11 a.m. during the Peabody Duck March, a Memphis institution. Join the Memphis Tourism team and leadership in kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week in this special walk down the red carpet by the ducks as we highlight the impact of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Tuesday, May 8th
National Travel & Tourism Week Discounts (restrictions may apply)
Wednesday, May 9th
Memphis Bike Tour & Beale Street Bike Night – 6PM to 8PM
Join Memphis Toursim, Freewheel and Explore Bike Share for a Slow Ride around downtown landmarks and learn something about Memphis and our industry you might not know from local tour operators and Memphis Tourism staff. Kick things off at Handy Park where you can borrow a bike while supplies last. Then journey to the Victorian Village, Memphis Convention Center, Martyrs Park, South Main/National Civil Rights Museum, Clayborn Temple/I AM A MAN Plaza and then back to Handy Park. After the ride join your fellow riders and cool down at Tin Roof on Beale. Then explore Beale Street as hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts descend on the most iconic street in America. (Note: Bicycles are not allowed on Beale Street.) During Beale Street bike night, it is all about bragging rights and strutting your stuff with amazing motorcycles of every shape, size, brand and year.
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