Statement from U.S. Travel Association on Nomination of Robert Harding to Lead Transportation Security Administration

March 9, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC - Following the nomination of Robert Harding to lead the Transportation Security Administration, Roger Dow, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Travel Association, issued the following statement:

“The travel community applauds President Obama for moving quickly to issue a new nominee to serve as administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.  We urge the U.S. Senate to move quickly to vet General Harding’s qualifications with an eye toward finding a leader for this critical agency as soon as possible.”

Contact:
Kristy Chandler 202-408-2172
Cathy Keefe 202-408-2183

The U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the $770 billion travel industry. U.S. Travel’s mission is to promote and facilitate increased travel to and within the United States. U.S. Travel is proud to be a partner in travel with American Express. For more information, visit www.ustravel.org.