[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 169 (Monday, October 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON TRAVEL AND TOURISM

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                         HON. VICTOR O. FRAZER

                         of the virgin islands

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 30, 1995

  Mr. FRAZER. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to welcome the 1,700 
delegates attending the White House Conference on Travel and Tourism to 
Washington, DC. It is with great price and honor that I also welcome 
Mrs. Angela Belfon, co-owner of World Wide Travel of St. Thomas, a 
small business person, as my delegate to the conference.
  Small businesses represent the largest creator of jobs in the Nation. 
The travel and tourism industry is a major employer in the Virgin 
Islands, consisting primarily of small businesses. This vital segment 
of our economy must be supported.
  Government can play a major role by fostering a partnership with the 
private sector. This partnership recognizes the importance of the 
industry as well as the Government's role in monitoring and promoting 
the travel and tourism industry.
  The White House Conference on Travel and Tourism is a good example of 
how Government and businesses can work together to build a stronger 
economy.

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