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U.S. Travel Applauds White House Progress Report on National Travel and Tourism Strategy
Obama Administration Removing Barriers to Travel and Economic Growth
September 19, 2012
The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the White House for achieving several milestones mandated by an Executive Order earlier this year. The achievements were announced in a progress report released by the Obama Administration earlier today.
U.S. Travel Commends House Passage of No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012
September 11, 2012
Legislation that will eliminate duplicative screening measures and ease burdens on the traveling public is one step closer to reality thanks to a vote in the House today.
Travel Exports Rise in July as Other Exports Fall
Travel Responsible for 12 Percent of U.S. Export Gains for 2012
September 11, 2012
David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on the Commerce Department's announcement that travel exports were $13.7 billion for July.
U.S. Travel Highlights Post-9/11 Aviation Security and Travel Challenges in Congressional Hearing
Freeman Urges Solutions to TSA’s PreCheck Program, Increased Congressional Role
September 11, 2012
More than a decade after 9/11, the United States’ aviation system faces three major challenges that carry serious economic implications, according to testimony by the U.S. Travel Association’s Chief Operating Officer, Geoff Freeman, given today.
Travel Industry Continues to Put Americans Back to Work
Job Creation Outpaces Rest of Economy by Nearly 30 Percent
September 7, 2012
David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at U.S. Travel, provides analysis on the August 2012 Labor Department report.
U.S. Travel Honors Tourism Marketing Organizations with Awards at ESTO
Diane Shober Named 2012 State Tourism Director of the Year
August 29, 2012
Winners of the 2012 Mercury and Destiny awards, State Tourism Director of the Year and DMO Rising Star were announced during the U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference held in Boston.
U.S. Travel Transitions Marketing Outlook Forum to TTRA
August 27, 2012
The U.S. Travel Association today announced that it is transitioning its Marketing Outlook Forum (MOF) conference to the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA). TTRA announced that it would rename the event the Global Travel Outlook Conference and will feature experts from the United States, Canada and Europe discussing current trends and issues that impact the industry. The new conference will launch October 25-26 in Chicago.
Travel Industry Plays Key Role at Republican National Convention
August 22, 2012
With the nation’s attention expected to focus on next week’s Republican National Convention, the $1.9 trillion U.S. travel industry will advance its priorities in groundbreaking ways as it plays host to the 50,000 travelers expected to visit Tampa.
Travel on Pace for Record-Setting Year
August 21, 2012
According to new numbers released by the Commerce Department, the travel industry is on track for another record-setting year.
Travel Exports Outpacing Other U.S. Industries
August 10, 2012
David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today's Commerce Department on international trade that overall exports increased to $185 billion in June, up more than $2 billion from May. However, overall exports of services slightly decreased to $52.2 billion, including travel exports,
driven mainly by $35 million decline in passenger fare exports.
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