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May 27, 2012

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Vote Travel

Vote Travel This Election Season

Building on the momentum from President Obama's announcement highlighting travel’s significance to the economy, U.S. Travel announced a year-long Vote Travel campaign intended to raise the industry’s profile across the nation. The campaign will include important elements such as nationwide events and rallies, strategic grassroots outreach, targeted social and earned media efforts, and a significant presence at the political party conventions in Charlotte, N.C., and Tampa, Fla.

For more information, see our press release

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U.S. Travel Hails National Travel and Tourism Strategy

In an important step for our industry, the Obama Administration announced the first-ever National Travel and Tourism Strategy. The strategy not only officially elevates the travel industry as a national priority, but also recognizes travel for its fundamental contribution to our economy, national security and public diplomacy. U.S. Travel and the entire travel industry stand ready to help the Administration achieve its goal of increasing U.S. jobs by attracting and welcoming 100 million international visitors annually by the end of 2021.


For more information, see our press release

U.S. Travel Hails National Travel and Tourism Strategy

The first-ever National Travel and Tourism Strategy officially elevates the travel industry as a national priority, and recognizes travel for its fundamental contribution to our economy, national security and public diplomacy. U.S. Travel and the entire travel industry stand ready to help the Administration achieve its goal of increasing U.S. jobs by attracting and welcoming 100 million international visitors annually by the end of 2021.
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Travel Outpacing Other U.S. Exports

March travel exports reached an all-time high of $13.7 billion, surpassing the prior peak of $13.4 billion reached in September 2011.
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Record-Breaking Participation in National Travel and Tourism Week

With more than 120 cities and states holding rallies and events, this year's National Travel and Tourism Week nearly doubles last year's participation and sets a new record.
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U.S. Travel Industry Employment Trends Upward in April

The U.S. travel industry continues to be one of the prime drivers of our nation’s economic recovery, adding 7,000 new American jobs in April.
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President Obama Address Pow Wow Delegates

President Obama shared a special message with more than 5,500 travel industry suppliers and international buyers during International Pow Wow 2012 in Los Angeles.
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Daily Getaways coming Spring 2012!

U.S. Travel’s Daily Getaways travel promotion sponsored by American Express is returning for its third year. Interested in participating? Learn More


 

 
 

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Upcoming Events

  • ESTO

    ESTO

    August 26-28, 2012

    Three-day event for destination marketing professionals.
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  • International Pow Wow

    International Pow Wow

    June 8-12, 2013

    The industry's international marketplace and largest generator of inbound travel.
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