JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Throughout the first week of May, the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau has different ways for the community to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week.

The Visit SLO CAL organization announced an impressive $2.32 billion amount in visitor spending to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week.

Tourism numbers released by Visit SLO CAL will show a slight increase in key metrics in 2024 compared to the previous year in 2023.