U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President Jonathan Grella released the following statement following the Senate’s removal from its tax bill of a provision that singled-out foreign airlines:
“A half-baked measure that could've impacted both tax reform and travel was recklessly tossed on the Senate's lap, and wisely disposed of.
“This is the most significant moment in the three-year war on Open Skies. Bipartisan lawmakers have wisely rejected this last-ditch effort to stymie connectivity and choice.
“Travel, trade, commerce, and diplomacy are all better for the Senate's good work.”
U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the travel industry. In 2020, travel generated $1.5 trillion in economic output and supported 11 million jobs, a drastic decline from pre-pandemic figures. U.S. Travel's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. Visit ustravel.org for information and recovery-related data.
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