Domestic and international inbound travel can bring people together from different backgrounds, bolster local economies and spur recovery efforts.

Strong federal leadership can ensure a resurgence of domestic and international travel to the U.S.  In order to welcome back international visitors, restore business and leisure travel, and increase global competitiveness, policymakers must treat travel for what it is —a top employer in all 50 states, our nation's largest service export and a significant driver of GDP.  Importantly, the federal government must develop national goals and strategic plans to restore travel, accelerate rehiring, and facilitate long-term growth and competitiveness.

Recent progress: In March, President Biden signed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill. The bill included the Restoring Brand USA Act, which provides $250 million in relief funding to the nation’s destination marketing organization.

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THE ITINERARY March 21, 2023

Spring Break Travel: Expectations and Pain Points

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The demand for travel during the American spring break timeframe is substantial—and demand remains strong despite higher prices. U.S. Travel's Director of Research Products Jamie Mageau breaks down the expectations, pain points and opportunities for the industry.

THE ITINERARY March 13, 2023

National Travel and Tourism Office Projects Inbound Travel Will Fully Recover by 2025

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The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) recently released an international visitation forecast, its first since the onset of the pandemic. The forecast, which extends until 2027, projects that inbound travel will fully recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2025—consistent with U.S. Travel’s fall 2022 forecast. U.S. Travel's Economist Aaron Szyf breaks down the numbers.