This bill makes music a bigger part of America’s tourism plan. It directs the federal travel and tourism office at the Department of Commerce to find key music places and events—like museums, studios, venues, concerts, and festivals—and promote trips to them across the U.S. and from other countries. The bill also defines “music tourism” so there’s a clear focus on these activities.

It pushes the U.S. to host more large meetings and trade shows, and highlights rural, culturally rich, and eco‑tourism destinations as places to hold them. It also promotes travel to sports and recreation events. The office must report on its progress within one year and then every two years after that .

Key points

• Who is affected: Travelers; music fans; communities with music sites or events; rural and culturally rich areas; and the federal travel and tourism office at Commerce.
• What changes: Identify and promote music-related locations and events; boost large meetings and exhibitions in the U.S.; spotlight rural/cultural/eco‑tourism spots; and promote travel to sports and recreation events. “Music tourism” is defined in law.
• When: Starts after enactment. First report due within one year, then every two years .