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U.S. Travel Strongly Encourages Mask Usage, Healthy Travel Practices
July 01, 2020U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the importance of mask wearing and adhering to healthy travel practices at the forefront of the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the summer travel season:
Read MoreNew: ‘The Dow Report’ Offers Insights from Travel Leaders
July 01, 2020New video series features thoughtful and candid conversations with some of our industry’s brightest minds as they discuss navigating the challenges of the pandemic.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Reacts to EU Travel Ban Reports
June 26, 2020U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement in response to reports that the European Union will still exclude most travelers from the U.S. as it opens its borders:
Read MoreHow All Americans Can #TravelConfidently
June 26, 2020U.S. Travel released a suite of resources that showcase our entire industry's commitment to keeping travelers and their families safe and healthy at every point in the travel journey.
Read MoreU.S. Travel Responds to NY, NJ, CT Quarantine Policy
June 25, 2020U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the announcement that New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will impose a new 14-day self-quarantine requirement for visitors from certain U.S. states:
Read MoreBills Now in House and Senate to Address Core Travel Priority: Relief for DMOs
June 25, 2020Bipartisan support is building in both chambers of Congress for an overdue policy step that will be vital for a post-pandemic economic resurgence.
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