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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
Landmark Travel Promotion Act Represents Move Toward Making Travel to the United States Easier for Overseas Visitors
March 11, 2010
The U.S. Travel Association and NYC & Company—New York City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization—were joined today by representatives from 21 US destinations and President Obama’s administration to discuss the passage of the Travel Promotion Act, signed into law by Obama on March 4.
U.S. Travel statement regarding President Obama's export initiative
March 11, 2010
U.S. Travel's statement regarding President Obama’s executive order to form an Export Promotion Cabinet and a National Export Initiative to double exports over the next five years.
U.S. Travel Praises Addition of Greece to Visa Waiver Program
Expansion of Program Boosts International Visitation to U.S.
March 9, 2010
U.S. Travel applauds the Obama Administration and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano for designating Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program.
U.S. Travel Creates New Council To Address Meetings, Incentives and Trade Shows
March 9, 2010
U.S. Travel announced it is enhancing its advocacy activities on behalf of the meetings, incentives and trade shows industries through the creation of a new board member council that will build a proactive research, communications, government relations and promotion agenda.
Statement regarding nomination of Robert Harding to lead TSA
March 9, 2010
Roger Dow issued a statement following the nomination of Robert Harding to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
President Obama Signs First-Ever Travel Promotion Program
Tax-Free Stimulus Expected to Create 40,000 Jobs and Boost Inbound Travel to United States
March 4, 2010
The historic moment, commemorated during a White House signing ceremony, is a major step in addressing America’s decline in attracting overseas visitors to the U.S. during the past decade.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Travel Promotion Act
Historic Vote Puts United States on Path to Welcoming Millions of New Visitors, Creating Thousands of American Jobs
February 25, 2010
Landmark legislation that establishes a multi-million dollar, public-private partnership to promote the U.S. as a premier travel destination and better explain travel security policies to foreign travelers gained final passage by a strong bipartisan vote of 78 to 18 in the Senate.
'Lost Decade' in Overseas Travel to U.S. Cost 440,000 Jobs and $500 Billion in Spending
Nationally Coordinated Travel Promotion Campaign Needed to Save U.S. Jobs, Help Spur Economic Recovery
February 22, 2010
A new report by U.S. Travel in conjunction with Oxford Economics reveals that the decline in overseas travel to the U.S. since 2000 has cost America 440,000 jobs and more than $500 billion in total travel-related spending.
Statement about President Obama's Remarks in Las Vegas
February 19, 2010
Roger Dow responds to President Obama's Las Vegas remarks on the importance of travel promotion to stimulate the economy and create new jobs.
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