Image
View the Main Menu
Thank you for joining us at IPW—Save the date for IPW 2026, May 17-21
Read More ›Image
U.S. Travel CEO Urges Congress to Back Travel Industry
Image
U.S. Travel Applauds Sec. Duffy's Air Traffic Control Announcement
Every day, we are pursuing our unique mission to increase travel to and within the United States.
Featured News
TRAVEL: POWERING THE ECONOMY. CONNECTING AMERICA.
Learn more about the impact of the travel industry
American Jobs
15 Million
In 2024, the travel industry directly employed 8 million Americans and supported nearly 15 million jobs.
National GDP
2.5%
The travel industry represents 2.5% of our national GDP. Travel is a top services export for our nation and has the unique ability to generate a trade surplus for the U.S. economy.
Economic Output
$2.9 Trillion
Travel accounted for $1.3 trillion in direct spending in 2024—which produced an economic footprint of $2.4 trillion.