Friday Check-in

This week, learn about the U.S. Travel-supported bipartisan measures in both chambers of Congress that evolve the Visa Waiver Program and bolster its security protocols to manage current global risks. 

This holiday season, millions of American travelers can expedite their airport security screening for a better flying experience by enrolling in TSA Precheck. In addition, we highlight Global Entry expansion for a top overseas travel market to the U.S. and continue to monitor progress on the surface transportation package being reconciled in Congress.

This week, the incentive travel, meetings and events industry came together at IMEX America in Las Vegas. U.S. Travel President and CEO Roger Dow gives this week’s Friday Check-In straight from the trade show floor. He provides updates on recent CEO Roundtables and the impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement on the travel industry.

On the brink of a shutdown, Congress passed a stopgap spending bill signed by President Obama keeping the federal government operating through mid-December. 

This week's Friday Check-In features key findings from U.S. Travel's Labor Day survey as well as updates on upcoming FAA reauthorization and the Open Skies debate.

This week’s Friday Check-In comes to you from Portland, Ore. at the Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO). 

The travel industry continues to drive America's economic health, as more than 8 million workers are now employed within our industry. 

This week's Friday Check-In highlights U.S. Travel’s Summer Board Meeting and upcoming Travel Talks events across the country. 

This week's Friday Check-In highlights data showing an all-time high of 8.1 million American jobs that are now directly linked to our industry, plus U.S. Travel's proposal to improve air travel by cutting taxes for travelers.