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IPW 2021 Reunites International Travel Buyers, Media, U.S. Suppliers in Las Vegas
September 21, 2021More than 2,600 attendees from 52 countries gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 18-22 for the 52nd annual IPW—the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the United States.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Reacts to Lifting of Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated International Travelers
September 20, 2021U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued a statement on today’s announcement that restrictions on international air travel will be lifted for vaccinated individuals.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Reacts to Fauci Comments on Domestic Travel Vaccine Mandates
September 13, 2021U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the a statement on comments made by White House Chief Medical Advisor to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci in support of a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel.
Read MoreRoger Miles to Be Inducted into U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders
September 03, 2021Roger W. Miles, chairman of the board of Miles Partnership, will be honored as the 2021 inductee into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders, the organization announced Friday.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Reacts to CDC Guidance on Unvaccinated Travelers
September 01, 2021U.S. Travel Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued a statement on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation advising unvaccinated Americans to avoid Labor Day travel.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Reacts to EU Travel Restriction Recommendation
August 30, 2021U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued a statement on news that the European Union recommends removing the United States from its list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted.
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