Boosting Music Tourism in America

American Music Tourism Act of 2025This bill directs the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) of the Department of Commerce to promote tourism to music-related and sports attractions. The bill requires NTTO to promote domestic and international travel and tourism to U.S. music festivals, concert venues, and other music-related attractions and locations. The bill also expands NTTO's current mandate to facilitate sports and recreation events and activities to include the promotion of international travel and tourism to such activities in the United States. NTTO must report its activities and findings to Congress within one year after the bill's enactment and, thereafter, every two years.

1. The bill aims to promote travel to music-related sites and events across the United States. 2. It encourages international visitors to attend American music festivals and concerts. 3. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce will report on the progress of music tourism every two years. 4. Music tourism includes visits to museums, studios, and venues connected to music history. 5. Rural areas with rich musical heritage will be highlighted as travel destinations.

This bill affects music fans, local businesses, and communities that host music events.