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Press ReleaseFebruary 08, 2013

Travel Exports Make Historic Gains in 2012

David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today's Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased $3.9 billion in December 2012 and imports fell $6.2 billion for the month.

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Press ReleaseFebruary 07, 2013

Valentine's Survey Finds Traveling Together Strengthens Relationships

Instead of buying jewelry and chocolate this Valentine's Day, consider planning a trip for you and your sweetheart. New research commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association, found at TravelEffect.com, reports couples who travel together are significantly more satisfied with their relationships.

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Press ReleaseFebruary 01, 2013

Travel Employment Rebounds In January

David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Labor Department report on January 2013 employment numbers.

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Press ReleaseJanuary 29, 2013

U.S. Travel Applauds Confirmation of Sen. John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State

Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released a statement on the confirmation of John Kerry as U.S. Secretary of State.

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Press ReleaseJanuary 24, 2013

Statement on Travel Address at World Economic Forum in Davos

Two leaders in the travel industry urged governments to stimulate global travel and recognize travel as trade at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week. Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton Worldwide, and Arne Sorenson, president and CEO, Marriott International, addressed global business and travel industry leaders, urging policies that stimulate global travel, create jobs and spur economic development.

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Press ReleaseJanuary 18, 2013

U.S. Travel Salutes Anniversary of President Obama’s Call for National Travel and Tourism Strategy

In a firm acknowledgement of the powerful contributions that travel makes to the country’s economy, President Obama announced a goal of attracting 100 million international travelers to the U.S. by 2021 on January 19, 2012.

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Press ReleaseJanuary 15, 2013

U.S. Travel Commends House for Hurricane Sandy Relief

The U.S. Travel Association today commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing much-needed emergency relief funding for states and local governments as well as businesses and families affected by Hurricane Sandy.

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Press ReleaseJanuary 11, 2013

Travel is Only Increasing Service Export in November 2012

David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics, U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today's Commerce Department announcement that overall exports increased to $182.6 billion for November 2012.

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Press ReleaseJanuary 04, 2013

Travel Industry Creates 81,000 Jobs in 2012

David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Labor Department report on December 2012 employment numbers.

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Press ReleaseJanuary 26, 2012

U.S. Travel Association Launches 2012 Campaign to "Vote Travel"

Building on the momentum from President Obama's announcement highlighting the travel industry's significance to the economy, U.S. Travel announced a major year-long campaign intended to raise its profile across the nation and among policymakers in Washington, DC.

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