Section 160. Legislative findings and objectives

The legislature hereby
  finds  and  declares  that  the  promotion,   attraction,   stimulation,
  development  and  expansion of tourist travel, resort, vacation, culture
  and convention activities are vital and necessary concerns of the people
  of this state, since such activities  form  an  important  part  of  its
  economy.  Therefore,  it is hereby determined that a program authorizing
  matching funds and assistance to  tourist  promotion  agencies  for  the
  planning  and  promotion  of programs designed to stimulate and increase
  the volume  of  such  tourist  travel,  resort,  vacation,  culture  and
  convention  activities  within  our  state  will strengthen its economy,
  increase employment of our citizens and promote the general  welfare  of
  the people.