Research Webinars Policy Updates: Unpacking the Landscape in Washington WEBINARS February 23, 2026 By U.S. Travel Association Member Only Video No resluts Please log in to watch this video. Check out our member benefits for more information. The U.S. Travel Government Relations team gave the latest updates on policy priorities impacting the industry most. CBP’s proposed ESTA changes, collection of social media details Visa Integrity Fee and rising costs for international visitors Brand USA GREAT USA coalition and preparations for major global events Destination Capitol Hill In This Webinar Nicole Porter joined the U.S. Travel Association in 2021 and serves as Vice President of Political Affairs, where she leads the development and execution of all grassroots and political engagement strategies. In this role, she drives nationwide... View Profile › Learn more about this author Andrew Newhart joined U.S. Travel in July 2022 and serves on the Government Relations team, focusing on key policy areas across the association’s advocacy agenda, including transportation and infrastructure, visas and workforce policy, appropriations... View Profile › Learn more about this author As Senior Vice President, Head of Government Relations, Erik Hansen leads the development and advancement of federal policies that keep America’s travel system strong, secure and competitive. He represents the travel community before the Executive... View Profile › Learn more about this author Ryan Propis joined the U.S. Travel Association in May 2024. As Vice President of Security and Facilitation, he is U.S. Travel’s subject matter expert and lead advocate on travel security and facilitation policies, including transportation and... View Profile › Learn more about this author Erica Jones is the Senior Director of Government Relations at U.S. Travel Association, where she helps lead the organization’s federal advocacy strategy and engages with policymakers on issues central to the travel industry. In this role, she manages... View Profile › Learn more about this author
Nicole Porter joined the U.S. Travel Association in 2021 and serves as Vice President of Political Affairs, where she leads the development and execution of all grassroots and political engagement strategies. In this role, she drives nationwide... View Profile › Learn more about this author
Andrew Newhart joined U.S. Travel in July 2022 and serves on the Government Relations team, focusing on key policy areas across the association’s advocacy agenda, including transportation and infrastructure, visas and workforce policy, appropriations... View Profile › Learn more about this author
As Senior Vice President, Head of Government Relations, Erik Hansen leads the development and advancement of federal policies that keep America’s travel system strong, secure and competitive. He represents the travel community before the Executive... View Profile › Learn more about this author
Ryan Propis joined the U.S. Travel Association in May 2024. As Vice President of Security and Facilitation, he is U.S. Travel’s subject matter expert and lead advocate on travel security and facilitation policies, including transportation and... View Profile › Learn more about this author
Erica Jones is the Senior Director of Government Relations at U.S. Travel Association, where she helps lead the organization’s federal advocacy strategy and engages with policymakers on issues central to the travel industry. In this role, she manages... View Profile › Learn more about this author
