March 19, 2010
News & Highlights
Experts Align to Create New Vision for Air Travel Security Screening Process
U.S. Travel announced the formation of a “Blue Ribbon Panel for Frictionless Security” to create a vision for the world’s most secure, efficient and customer-friendly air travel security screening process. The group, formed on the heels of the attempted Christmas Day bombing, features prominent security and facilitation experts, including Tom Ridge, former Secretary of Homeland Security, Robert Crandall, former CEO of American Airlines, Jim Turner, former Democratic Congressman and Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Dave Bronzek, president and CEO of FedEx Express and Sam Gilliland, president and CEO of Sabre Holdings.
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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Cities and States Convene at ITB to Discuss Travel Promotion Act
Roger Dow was joined at a press conference during ITB by U.S. travel industry leaders to discuss the positive impact of the newly passed Travel Promotion Act. More
Nearly $5 Billion at Stake Without Sensible ESTA Implementation
U.S. Travel expressed disappointment that the U.S. government was mandating usage of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) without an effective plan to achieve full enrollment in the program. More
Landmark Study Reveals ROI of Business Travel
New research establishes the first clear link between business travel and business growth. More
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