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Press ReleaseMay 03, 2021

U.S. Travel Taps Nicole Porter to Boost Political Outreach

The U.S. Travel Association has announced the hiring of Nicole Porter as vice president, political affairs - PAC and grassroots, a newly created position.

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Press ReleaseApril 30, 2021

Travel and Franchise Industries Endorse ‘Save Hotel Jobs Act’

The U.S. Travel Association and the International Franchise Association (IFA) on Thursday voiced strong support for new legislation that would provide relief for hard-hit hotel workers until travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. 

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Press ReleaseApril 30, 2021

U.S. Travel Praises Extension of Federal Mask Mandate

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the announcement that the Transportation Security Administration has extended until September 13 the federal requirement that masks be worn on airplanes, in airports and on public transportation:

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Press ReleaseApril 27, 2021

U.S. Travel Applauds REAL ID Extension

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement:

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Press ReleaseApril 13, 2021

Barnes to Senate Subcommittee: Enact Strategies to Restart Widespread Travel

The newly formed U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, led by Chairwoman Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ranking Member Rick Scott (R-FL), held its first-ever hearing today, entitled “The State of Travel and Tourism During COVID.”

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Press ReleaseApril 06, 2021

U.S. Travel Praises California Reopening Plan

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the “Beyond the Blueprint” reopening plan announced today by the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom:

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Press ReleaseApril 02, 2021

U.S. Travel Lauds New CDC Travel Guidance

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on Friday’s announcement that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will substantially relax the guidance on travel for individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID:

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Press ReleaseApril 02, 2021

U.S. Travel Reacts to Latest Job Figures

The U.S. Leisure & Hospitality sector gained 280,000 jobs in March and the industry’s unemployment rate now stands at 13.0%—compared with 916,000 jobs gained and a 6.0% unemployment rate for the overall economy, according to the monthly employment report released Friday by the Department of Labor. 

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Press ReleaseMarch 30, 2021

U.S. Travel Calls for Path to Restart Cruising

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued a statement.

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Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2021

U.S. Travel Welcomes PPP Extension

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued a statement following Senate passage of a measure extending the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program, which had previously passed the House.

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