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Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

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The Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) from May 3-9.
Established in 1983, NTTW is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, inspiring new businesses and elevating the quality of life for Americans every day, according to a news release from KCCVB.
According to research from Placer.ai, Kosciusko County welcomed 2 million visitors in 2025. Tourism Economic Impact Report conducted through Rockport Analytics through a partnership with Indiana Development Corporation (IDDC). Kosciusko County visitors spent $187.2 million and generated 2,156 jobs in Kosciusko County; $20 million state and local tax revenue was generated by tourism in Kosciusko County.
One-way residents and visitors alike can celebrate NTTW in Kosciusko County is by viewing the Kosciusko County Visitor Guide online or picking up a print copy. The digital guide can be found on the KCCVB website https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/digital-guides/.
KCCVB has also created nine free digital passports, including seasonal passports, called the Engage Kosciusko Passports which are available on their website at https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/engage-kosciusko-experience-passes/. These passports offer entry into drawings for Kosciusko Cash and other prizes.
KCCVB also has a series of Outdoor Spaces brochures and maps with lists of all the outdoor recreation opportunities available in Kosciusko County, including Trail Spaces, Wilds Spaces, Blue Spaces, Play Spaces and Art Spaces. These can be found on the KCCVB website at https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/digital-guides/.
“Travel and tourism benefit our workforce, supports our local economy, fosters sustainability, encourages innovation and is critical for bringing growth to our community. We hope that visitors and residents alike take time this week to celebrate travel and tourism by engaging with our community,” said Cori Humes, executive director of KCCVB.
Join the KCCVB for Clearly Kosciusko “On the Road” at Egg Town Coffee, 111 E. Main St., Mentone, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on May 8. Meet the KCCVB team, pick up the 2026–27 Visitor Guide, and enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies.
For more information, contact KCCVB by emailing info@koscvb.org, calling 574-269-6090, or coming to the Visitor Center in Warsaw.