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Following House and Senate passage of separate continuing resolutions to keep the federal government funded, the U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America (A4A) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today sent a joint letter urging congressional leaders to quickly resolve the differences between the two measures and enact a stopgap funding bill before the September 30 deadline.

Following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, new U.S. Travel Association polling shows the tournament delivered a major win for America—strengthening national pride, underscoring the importance of welcoming international visitors and building support for hosting more global events.

U.S. Travel Association Senior Vice President and Head of Government Relations Erik Hansen issued a following statement after the House advanced key legislation toward a more secure and efficient travel experience.

The U.S. Travel Association joined Congressman Mark Pocan and Destination Madison, along with local business leaders for a “Travel Works for America” Power Hour at the AC Hotel in Downtown Madison on June 16. The discussion focused on opportunities to support the travel industry now and in the future, and national and local priorities for the industry.

The U.S. Travel Association, in partnership with the GREAT USA Coalition and the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, will convene the GREAT USA Sports & Travel Congressional Symposium on June 24, 2026...

Removing U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from Newark Liberty International Airport or other international airports would cause immediate and lasting harm.