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Study: 40% of Excess Unemployment Is in Leisure & Hospitality Sector
August 12, 2020A report prepared for the U.S. Travel Association by Tourism Economics finds a bevy of chilling jobs figures—and underscores the fact that an overall U.S. employment recovery will not be successful unless the hard-hit travel and tourism industry can be safely restarted.
Read MoreTravel Community Reacts to Breakdown of Coronavirus Relief Talks
August 08, 2020U.S. Travel's Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on reports that congressional and administration leaders are suspending negotiations on the next phase of pandemic-related legislative relief:
Read MoreHistory Is Made with the Signing of the Great American Outdoors Act
August 04, 2020The funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act will ensure access for generations to come and meet the growing demands of parks and recreation travelers.
Read MoreThe Simplest Keys to Recovery: Masks and Testing
August 03, 2020We all have a role to play in ensuring a safe and healthy travel experience: wear a mask, sanitize surfaces and wash hands frequently, and stay home if you are feeling sick.
Read MoreMuch for Travel Industry to Like in Senate Coronavirus Relief Bill
July 31, 2020Following months of positive engagement with Congress, we are pleased to report there is much to like in the HEALS Act, the Senate version of the next round of coronavirus relief.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Reacts to Economic Plunge
July 30, 2020U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the record plunge in U.S. GDP announced Thursday morning:
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