Renew Brand USA Brand USA has been reauthorized through 2027 Image Brand USA — a program that has proven to boost U.S. jobs and the economy without costing taxpayers a dime — has been reauthorized through 2027. Thanks to our travel champions in Congress, the travel industry and other key stakeholders, language to reauthorize Brand USA was included in a 2019 year-end funding agreement, ensuring the program can continue to operate through 2027. Travelers have many choices and we want them to choose America. With Brand USA’s reauthorization, we are in a better position to welcome more inbound visitors and stay competitive in the global travel market. SHOW LESS SHOW MORE CONTACT US U.S. Travel Association For more information about this Issue, please contact us at: 202.408.8422 @ustravel
REPORT May 01, 2026 Q1 2026: A Record Quarter for Travel Against the Odds Image Gasoline prices up 40%. Consumer sentiment near all-time lows. TSA officers working without pay. A war in the Middle East. And yet Americans traveled more in the first three months of 2026 than in any...
RESEARCH March 18, 2026 OBBBA’s $5 Billion Impact on Travel in 2026 Image Due to changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Americans are forecast to receive $57 billion more in tax refunds in 2026 compared with 2025. An analysis of expected spending patterns shows...
RESEARCH February 25, 2026 What 72 Hours in February Revealed Image An economic analysis of the policy, regulatory, and market shifts of February 20–22 2026, examining how rapid changes in tariffs, growth data, and travel programs shape confidence across the travel economy.
THE ITINERARY January 07, 2026 The Government Shutdown’s $6 Billion Toll on Travel and the U.S. Economy Image They are felt in airports, in hotel lobbies and in communities across the country that depend on travel to support jobs and economic activity. The latest shutdown resulted in more than $6 billion in...
