Advancing Industry Priorities in Phase 4 COVID-19 Relief Legislation

This webinar provides a deep dive into advocacy efforts to secure relief, protection and stimulus for the travel industry. Gain insights on anticipated bill timing, next steps and ways you can easily engage to amplify industry priorities. Additionally, Vicki Varela, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism, shares details on her organization’s success in securing funds provided as part of the CARES Act through the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

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In This Webinar

As vice president of government relations, Erik Hansen leads development of U.S. Travel's domestic policy agenda, and represents the travel community before the Executive Branch and Congress. View Profile ›

Tori Emerson Barnes is Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Policy, at the U.S. Travel Association, the leading voice for all segments of the U.S. travel and tourism industry. Barnes directs the association's government and political affairs, external and industry communications, marketing and research teams. View Profile ›

Will Brown is a senior director of government relations for U.S. Travel Association. Brown joined U.S. Travel in March 2018 and focuses on international security issues, including Customs and Border Protection, visa reform and immigration. Prior to joining U.S. Travel, Brown was the director of government affairs for the National Utility Contractors Association, where he focused on lobbying, policy development and communications. View Profile ›

Treon Glenn is the senior director of government relations for U.S. Travel Association. Glenn focuses on issues related to federal appropriations, tax policy and infrastructure. View Profile ›