Renew Brand USA Brand USA has been reauthorized through 2027 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
PRESS RELEASE New Forecast: $11 Billion Drop in International Visitor Spending Raises Stakes for Congress After Midterms
RESEARCH March 18, 2026 OBBBA’s $5 Billion Impact on Travel in 2026 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 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 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...
THE ITINERARY November 04, 2025 U.S. Borders Get a Biometric Upgrade Under new guidance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effective on December 26, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be able to require the collection of biometrics...