July 29, 2010
News & Highlights
Oil Spill Impact on Gulf Likely to Cost $22.7 Billion
Oxford Economics released findings from a landmark study outlining the impact of 25 disasters on affected communities, projecting that the impact of the oil spill on travel to the Gulf Coast will likely last three years at a cost of $22.7 billion. With an aggressive and comprehensive $500 million effort to stimulate travel to the area, the economic impact could be reduced by $7.5 billion.
To complement the report, U.S. Travel released a "Roadmap to Recovery," a 10-point plan for government to help destinations in crisis by implementing specific action steps that inform public perceptions, incentivize travel to distressed areas and make impacted businesses whole.
U.S. Travel Working Closely To Monitor Gulf Situation
The U.S. Travel Association is working closely with member organizations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi to monitor the situation involving the oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico. More
Isadore Sharp to be Inducted into U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder Isadore "Issy" Sharp has been named the 2010 inductee into the U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders. More
U.S. Travel Calls for End to Arizona Travel Boycott
U.S. Travel President and CEO Roger Dow called for an end of all Arizona travel boycotts and urged Washington policymakers to address the complex issue of immigration. More
Travel Promotion Act Becomes Law
President Obama has signed into law the first-ever national travel promotion and communications program to attract more international travelers to the U.S. More
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