FWCVB INTRODUCES 15 IN '15 SUMMER CHECKLIST

Visitors and locals encouraged to complete list and share the fun

FORT WORTH, Texas (June 22, 2015) – This summer don't let your vacation days go unused and cool off in Fort Worth, Texas. Whether you're a visitor or local, take time off and let the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau (FWCVB) 15 in '15 Fort Worth Summer Checklist beyour guide to adventure this season. 

According to the U.S. Travel Association, Americans left unused 429 million days of paid time off last year. This cost the U.S. economy $160 billion in spending that could support 1.2 million jobs in multiple industries, from retail to manufacturing to transportation.

 Fort Worth supports U.S. Travel's “Project: Time Off” to encourage people to get away this summer, recharge and reconnect.

 “Working in the tourism industry we understand the economic and personal benefits of taking time off,” said Bob Jameson, FWCVB president and CEO. “Fort Worth has many opportunities to get away this summer, from the No. 1 downtown in America to our urban recreation river and more.”

 A sample of activities on the Fort Worth 15 in '15 Summer Checklist includes:

• Paddle board, kayak or canoe the Trinity River from our downtown beach
• Celebrate the 4th of July with North Texas' longest fireworks show, at Panther Island Pavilion
• Ride horses along the Trinity Trails
• Get wild at the new Safari Splash at the Fort Worth Zoo
• Experience the sights and sounds of the Old West with the Stockyards Adventure Pass

 Download the full checklist at www.FortWorth.com/Summer or stop by one of the FWCVB Visitor Information Centers (508 Main St. or 130 E. Exchange Ave) and pick-up a free hard copy while supplies last.

 Visitors and locals are encouraged to tag photos #SeeFortWorth on Instagram and Twitter as they check items off the list all summer long.

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About the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau

The FWCVB is the official destination marketing organization of the 17th-largest city in the United States, dedicated to promoting Fort Worth as a premier business and leisure destination with thriving centers of culture and commerce. Known as the “City of Cowboys and Culture,” Fort Worth is a destination with a rich Western heritage and a dedication to urban renewal. The city is home to the famed Stockyards Historic District, the lively downtown Sundance Square and a renowned Cultural District complete with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Kimbell Art Museum. For more information, visit www.FortWorth.com.

About Project: Time Off
Project: Time Off is a research-driven initiative to prove the personal, business, social and economic benefits of taking time off to the American economy, businesses and individuals. Visit ProjectTimeOff.com.

About U.S. Travel
The U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the travel industry that generates $2.1 trillion in economic output and supports 14.9 million jobs. U.S. Travel's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. Visit USTravel.org.