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Mark Ezell, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, was announced August 25th as the 2026 State Tourism Director of the Year by his industry peers.

U.S. Travel Association announced recipients of the 2026 ESTO Awards at the 42nd annual ESTO conference, held August 23-26 in Philadelphia. Winners were announced Tuesday evening at the Philadelphia...

The U.S. Travel Association joined Congressman Joe Morelle and Visit Rochester, along with local business leaders for a “Travel Works for America” Power Hour at Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall and Brewery on August 21.

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.