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“Future of Travel Mobility” Draws Top Leaders for Travel Sustainability, Innovation Summit
October 26, 2021U.S. Travel Association convened top leaders in travel, transportation and technology with policymakers and administration officials for the association’s first-ever Future of Travel Mobility summit today.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Reacts to Additional Details on Nov. 8 International Air Travel Policy
October 25, 2021U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued a statement on the Biden administration’s announced policy for entry of international air travelers, beginning on November 8.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Welcomes Border Reopening Date
October 15, 2021U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued a statement on the announcement that the U.S. will officially reopen its borders to vaccinated international travelers on November 8.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Applauds Brand USA Subcommittee Hearing
October 14, 2021U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued a statement on the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce’s hearing on “Investing in American Jobs: Legislation to Strengthen Manufacturing and Competitiveness,” which included the bipartisan Restoring Brand USA Act (H.R. 4594).
Read MoreU.S. Travel to Convene Transportation, Technology, Govt. Leaders For Future of Travel Mobility Summit
October 20, 2021The U.S. Travel Association announced it will host its first-ever Future of Travel Mobility summit, a day-long event on Tuesday, October 26, convening executives in the business, transportation and technology sectors, together with policymakers and administration officials.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Reacts to Lifting of Land Border Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated International Travelers
October 13, 2021U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued a statement on the announcement that restrictions on U.S. land border travel with Canada and Mexico will be lifted for vaccinated individuals.
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