Travel overall was by far the hardest-hit industry in the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Although hospitality and leisure unemployment continues to decline, it remains significantly worse than overall U.S. unemployment. The industry will not be able to fully recover without a swift return of all segments of travel, particularly business travel and inbound international travel. 

Policy Priorities

 

ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO CONGRESS AND BIDEN ADMINISTRATION 

U.S. Travel remains in close contact with the White House, congressional leadership, the CDC, DHS and the SBA on relief and recovery policies to restore the travel economy. Recent letters and outreach can be found in the list below:

OUTREACH TO CONGRESS AND ADMINISTRATION (2021)

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OUTREACH TO CONGRESS AND ADMINISTRATION (2020)

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Travel has been in close contact with the White House, leaders in Congress, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Treasury, and the Small Business Administration. Letters and outreach can be found in the list below:

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Who we are: All travel employees, from hotel and rental car employees to theme park and cruise line workers, destination marketers, tour operators, small business owners, meeting planners and restaurant staff make up the Power of Travel Coalition, no registration is necessary. CLICK HERE if you would like to be added to receive Power of Travel Coalition Action Alerts.

Links to Additional Resources

Policy Priorities | As of May 2022 Visa Processing Fact Sheet | As of May 2022 Travel Industry Relief Resources Travel: An American Opportunity Fact Sheet: Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act Fact Sheet: Impacts of Destination Marketing Organizations COVID-19 Testing Whitepaper Playbook: Crisis Readiness and Response