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U.S. Travel to Induct Elliott L. Ferguson, II, Peter Herschend Into Travel Industry’s Hall of Leaders
U.S. Travel Association | September 27, 2023
WASHINGTON — September 27, 2023 — Travel industry leaders Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC, and Peter F. Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Enterprises, will be honored as the 2023 inductees into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders, the organization announced Tuesday. "Elliott and Peter each have created a lasting impact across the travel industry while successfully leading organizations that better the communities they serve," said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. "We are proud that both will receive U.S. Travel's highest honor this year in recognition of their invaluable co...
Federal Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy $140 Million Per Day According to U.S. Travel Association Analysis
U.S. Travel Association | September 21, 2023
Six in 10 Americans would cancel or avoid trips by air in the event of a government shutdown WASHINGTON (September 21, 2023)—A federal government shutdown is estimated to cost the U.S. travel economy as much as $140 million a day, according to new analysis for the U.S. Travel Association—underscoring the dire consequences of Congress failing to pass a short-term extension by September 30. “Each day that passes will cost the travel economy $140 million, an unacceptable prospect that Congress must avoid before the clock runs out and the damages mount,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “The federal gove...
U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Progress on FAA Chief Nomination
U.S. Travel Association | September 8, 2023
WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the nomination of Michael Whitaker as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): “The FAA is long overdue for a permanent leader in this critical role, and we welcome progress toward that end. While this position has remained vacant, aviation policymaking has largely remained at a standstill. The U.S. Senate must work quickly to confirm an administrator and extend vital FAA programs—and Congress must come together to avoid a disastrous government shutdown, which would ...
Inbound Travel’s Slow Recovery Is Hurting U.S. Retailers
Andrew Szyf | September 1, 2023
By Aaron Szyf In an age when online shopping has replaced many in-person purchases at diverse U.S. businesses throughout the country, the full return—and continued growth—of inbound travel is critical for numerous U.S. retailers. International visitors to the U.S. love to shop and spend money at stores across the country. In fact, according to NTTO’s Survey of International Travelers (SIAT), more than 80% of overseas travelers reported that they engaged in shopping, more than any other activity. The U.S. was—and remains—the “single most popular destination for shopaholics” according to a recent WTTC report. In an age when on...
U.S. Travel Honors Destination Marketers With Mercury, Destiny Awards at ESTO 2023
U.S. Travel Association | August 28, 2023
WASHINGTON — U.S. Travel Association announced recipients of the 2023 Destiny and Mercury Awards at the 39th annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference, held August 19-22 in Savannah, GA. “These awards—the only of their kind to recognize excellence in travel and tourism marketing campaigns at the city and state level—are a best-in-class showcase of creativity reflecting the unique travel destinations of our country,” said Nan Marchand Beauvois, Senior Vice President of Membership and Industry Relations at the U.S. Travel Association. “Congratulations to this year’s Destiny and Mercury award w...
Michigan’s Dave Lorenz Named State Tourism Director of the Year
U.S. Travel Association | August 22, 2023
SAVANNAH, GA -Dave Lorenz, vice president of Travel Michigan, has been named national State Tourism Director of the Year for 2023. “Dave is a tremendous steward of Michigan’s diverse and thriving travel industry,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “His dynamic approach to marketing the Great Lakes State has been highly successful, creating meaningful benefits for the economy and people of Michigan in an increasingly competitive domestic travel market.” Lorenz was announced as the honoree before more than 1,000 destination marketing professionals at the U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educationa...
Q2 Industry Perspectives: Looking Ahead for the Travel Industry
Jamie Mageau | August 18, 2023
By Jamie Mageau Over the last several weeks, many travel businesses released their Q2 earnings and shared their latest expectations. These insights and perspectives help us understand how some of the largest corporate travel players are viewing the state of the economy and its impact on the travel industry as well as opportunities or barriers on the horizon that may impact their continued growth. Here is a deeper dive into their perspectives. Leisure demand normalizing and returning to pre-pandemic trends Hilton CEO, Chris Nassetta: Leisure demand in the U.S. remained strong but grew more modestly year-over-year due to tougher compariso...
U.S. Travel Applauds Biden Plan to Return Federal Workforce to Office
U.S. Travel Association | August 8, 2023
WASHINGTON (August 8, 2023)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s reported new call for federal employees to return to in-person work: “The Biden plan to return federal workers to the office will benefit far more than team culture. It is also critical to the success and vibrancy of American cities and the return of government travel, which has lagged. We applaud this directive and appreciate the boost this action will give to the economy.”...
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