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U.S. Travel’s media team works with the news media on issues that impact travel to and within the United States. We advocate key policy activities and positions, publicize industry events and highlight important research on behalf of our members. Our media team is available to answer media inquiries, provide background information and schedule interviews. To contact U.S. Travel’s media team, please email Kristy Chandler or Cathy Keefe.

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Press Releases

Experts Align to Create New Vision for Air Travel Security Screening Process
March 16, 2010
The U.S. Travel Association today 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.

U.S. Travel applauds introduction of TRIP Act Legislation
March 12, 2010
U.S. Travel applauded U.S. Rep. Sam Farr’s introduction of the Travel Regional Investment Partnership (TRIP) Act to increase domestic tourism and urged others in Congress to support his legislation.

Cities and states convene at ITB to discuss Travel Promotion Act
March 11, 2010
U.S. Travel and NYC & Company—New York City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization—were joined by representatives from 21 U.S. destinations and President Obama’s administration to discuss the passage of the Travel Promotion Act, signed into law by Obama on March 4.