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U.S. Travel Applauds Much-Needed Funding to Lower Visitor Visa Wait Times
U.S. Travel Association | March 28, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 27, 2024)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the passage of government spending package H.R.2882, which included $50 million in funding for the U.S. Department of State to reduce visitor visa interview wait times: “U.S. Travel applauds Congress for directing funding to address excessive visitor visa interview wait times, which currently average 400 days in top source markets. The State Department must now deploy these resources as quickly as possible to lower wait times and facilitate growth in inbound visitation. “F...
Stunning New Research Ranks United States Nearly Dead Last in Competition for Global Travelers
U.S. Travel Association | January 11, 2024
Due to slow recovery and declining U.S. global travel market share, U.S. Travel Association commissioned Euromonitor International to assess the competitiveness of the U.S. relative to other top countries for global travel. The U.S. ranked 17th out of 18 countries analyzed, stemming from decades of underinvestment and a lack of focus and coordination from the federal government. Inefficiencies in the U.S. travel system threaten the economy. One example: The U.S. risks losing 39 million visitors and $150 billion in spending over the next 10 years due to excessive visitor visa wait times (Tourism Economics). U.S. Travel launch...
U.S. Travel Hires RIAA Executive Joshua Friedlander as Head of Research
U.S. Travel Association | January 10, 2024
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Travel Association announced today that Joshua P. Friedlander will join the organization as vice president of research, a critical role that will further strengthen the association’s research and analysis capabilities. He will begin with the association on January 16. “In our work to prove the indispensable contributions of travel, Josh will provide the market insights that our industry and our many constituents need to inform their understanding and decision-making,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “Josh’s deep background in research analysis will give a boost to our in...
New Host Cities Announced for U.S. Travel’s IPW
U.S. Travel Association | December 6, 2023
Two new cities and three former sites chosen as hosts for association's international travel trade show WASHINGTON (December 6, 2023)—U.S. Travel Association announced today the 2026-2030 host cities for its IPW international travel trade show: Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2026), New Orleans, Louisiana (2027), Detroit, Michigan (2028), Denver, Colorado (2029) and Anaheim, California (2030). Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Detroit, Michigan, will serve as first-time IPW hosts. “By serving as host site of IPW, each of these world-class cities will play a key role in growing inbound travel and strengthening the U.S. econo...
Thousands of Additional H-2B Visas to Boost Travel Industry, Economic Growth
U.S. Travel Association | November 7, 2023
WASHINGTON (November 7, 2023)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Friday announcement that it will make available an additional 65,000 H-2B temporary worker visas for FY24: “Following months of consistent advocacy from U.S. Travel Association, these additional H-2B visas—released well ahead of the peak travel season—will provide a boost to an industry whose workforce shortage continues to exceed one million open positions. “While this is a step forward in alleviating workforce pres...
U.S. Travel Congratulates Speaker Johnson, Urges Action on Spending Bills, Industry Investments
U.S. Travel Association | October 26, 2023
WASHINGTON (October 26, 2023)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement after the U.S. House confirmed Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Speaker of the House: “U.S. Travel congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson on his election to lead the House, and we look forward to working with him on issues critical to the travel industry, from the completion of FY24 appropriations bills to maintaining funding for the federal government. “Travel, essential to practically all other industries nationwide, depends on the uninterrupted services of the government. A shutdown wo...
U.S. Travel Applauds Senate Confirmation of Michael Whitaker to Lead FAA
U.S. Travel Association | October 25, 2023
WASHINGTON (October 25, 2023)—U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan confirmation of Michael Whitaker to serve as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): “Mike Whitaker is a capable and tested aviation leader who will bring critical expertise to the FAA. The United States should have an air travel system that is not only safe, but also modern and efficient. Establishing permanent leadership at the FAA is a key step toward alleviating strain on the current system, meeting increasing air traveler demand and building an improved air trave...
Business Travel Accelerating
Jamie Mageau | October 24, 2023
By Jamie Mageau Despite ending 2022 still 29% below 2019 levels, transient and group business travel have made considerable progress this year. With the traditional summer vacation behind us and leisure travel demand ‘normalizing’, it is increasingly important that business travel—both transient and group continue growing. And the signs are there. Lodging data confirms the accelerated recovery of business and group travel. STR reported that the hotel industry finished the month of September strong with room demand the second-highest ever for the month. Weekday occupancy has increased, particularly in the top 25 larges...
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