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U.S. Travel’s IPW in San Antonio Sets Stage for Future Inbound Travel Growth
U.S. Travel Association | May 24, 2023
Nearly 5,000 attendees from more than 60 countries gathered in San Antonio, Texas, May 20-24 for the 54th annual IPW—the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of inbound travel to the United States. “The thousands of attendees we welcomed this week is indicative of the strong demand we are seeing for inbound travel to the U.S.,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. IPW convened domestic travel professionals together with international tour operators, buyers and wholesalers from around the world, to meet under one roof—the Henry B. González Convention Center—for...
Industry Perspectives: Looking Ahead for the Travel Industry
Jamie Mageau | May 22, 2023
By Jamie Mageau These insights and perspectives help us understand how some of the largest travel corporate players are viewing the state of the economy and its impact on the travel industry as well as the main factors they are monitoring that may hinder their continued growth. The majority of travel organizations are extremely upbeat regarding the upcoming summer travel season yet are remaining flexible should they need to change course in the later part of the year if demand starts to slow. Now that all international restrictions have been dropped, international demand is a key tailwind for the industry for the coming months. Recen...
‘Travel Works for America’ National Advocacy Tour Launches With First Stop on Capitol Hill
U.S. Travel Association | May 15, 2023
Travel Works for America—a national advocacy tour designed to highlight the $2.6 trillion economic impact and far-reaching contributions created by travel—relaunched this week in the Washington, DC, region. “Our Travel Works activations will take the powerful message of the industry’s impact on the American economy from Capitol Hill to cities across the nation, demonstrating for lawmakers and community leaders how travel benefits not only their regions but also other sectors within the economy,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. The May 10 kickoff—held during the 40th anniversary of Nation...
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran to Serve as Co-Chair of Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus
U.S. Travel Association | May 11, 2023
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) has been named co-chair of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, the bipartisan body of 23 members that champions efforts to increase and support travel to and within the United States. He joins Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who also serves as caucus co-chair. Senator Moran steps into the co-chair role previously held by former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. “It’s always a joy to share the beauty of a sunset in the Flint Hills or the boyhood home and library of President Eisenhower in Abilene,” said Sen. Moran. “Tourism helps drive economic investment in local communities, and as co-chair of the Senate...
U.S. Travel Welcomes End of Covid Vaccine Requirement for Inbound Travel
U.S. Travel Association | May 2, 2023
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the repeal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Covid vaccine requirement for inbound travel to the U.S.: “Today’s action to lift the vaccine requirement eases a significant entry barrier for many global travelers, moving our industry and country forward. “However, the return of international visitors should be as efficient and secure as possible. The federal government must ensure U.S. airports and other ports of entry are appropriately staffed with Customs and Border Protection officers to meet the growing demand for entry....
Travel Advocates Share New Trillion-Dollar Impact Figures With Policymakers
U.S. Travel Association | April 20, 2023
At $1.2 trillion, direct spending on travel in the United States in 2022 was on par with pre-pandemic figures, according to new data released today by the U.S. Travel Association—reflecting the industry’s essential contributions to the American economy. “Travel rebounded strongly in 2022 thanks to robust demand for domestic leisure travel,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “Now we must focus on fully restoring the international and business travel segments to continue growing this critical driver of the U.S. economy.” Key points: Travel accounted for $1.2 trillion in direct spending in 2...
U.S. Travel Names Rosen, Sullivan and Raimondo as 2023 Travel Champions
U.S. Travel Association | April 20, 2023
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2023)—The U.S. Travel Association today announced recipients of its 2023 Travel Champion award: U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. “Travel performs at its best when the private sector and the government work together to achieve common goals, and Senators Rosen and Sullivan and Secretary Raimondo each are credited with tremendous contributions towards this industry’s success,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “Each of our honorees has shown consistent dedication to helping travel grow and t...
Visa Progress in India Results in 50% Reduction in Applicant Wait Times
U.S. Travel Association | April 18, 2023
WASHINGTON (April 18, 2023)—Wait times for U.S. visitor visas among applicants in India, a top source of visitors to the United States, declined rapidly in recent weeks—dropping from 669 days in mid-March to 337 days in early April. This signals much-needed progress that follows steps taken by the U.S. Department of State to reduce extreme visitor visa delays. “The results we’re seeing in India are proof that—with the right tools—State can make significant progress on this issue,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “However, there is clearly more work ahead to lower wait times worldwide.” ...
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