Travel Industry Facts: In Advance of the President’s Speech at Walt Disney World

January 18, 2012
The President will deliver remarks tomorrow, January 19, at Walt Disney World Resort to unveil a national strategy to boost tourism and travel. Representing $1.8 trillion in economic output and supporting 14 million jobs, the U.S. travel industry makes a significant impact on the U.S. economy.

Travel Employment Rebounds in December, Ends 2011 on High Note

January 6, 2012
David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at U.S. Travel, provides analysis on the Labor Department report on December 2011 employment numbers.

U.S. Travel Commends Expedited Security Screening Legislation for Members of the Armed Forces

December 21, 2011
U.S. Travel commended Congress for passing legislation that provides members of the Armed Forces an expedited security process at U.S. airport security checkpoints.

Travel Industry Helps Secure Key Initiatives in Congressional Omnibus Bill

U.S. Travel Association Applauds Congress for U.S. Visa System and Traveler Facilitation Reforms
December 19, 2011
The U.S. Travel industry worked with Congressional appropriators to secure significant victories related to U.S. visa system and traveler facilitation reforms in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012. The legislation reflects 2011 advocacy efforts by the U.S. Travel Association to improve the U.S. economy, remove barriers to travel and improve the travel process.