https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/us travel association/ Us Travel Association News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:39:01+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-selects-detroit-as-host-of-ipw-2028/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-selects-detroit-as-host-of-ipw-2028/ For the first time, Detroit will serve as host site of U.S. Travel’s IPW, the leading international inbound travel trade show and largest generator of travel to the United States, the association announced today. IPW will be held in the city on June 10-14, 2028. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:11:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/daily-getaways-returns-with-travel-deals-offers-from-top-brands/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/daily-getaways-returns-with-travel-deals-offers-from-top-brands/ The U.S. Travel Association today unveiled a weeklong preview of its popular Daily Getaways program. Officially launching for sales on June 12, Daily Getaways will feature exclusive offers from major travel brands—offering discounts up to 50% off loyalty points, theme park tickets, vacation packages and hotel stays. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:06:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-launches-sustainable-travel-coalition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-launches-sustainable-travel-coalition/ The U.S. Travel Association announced today the launch of its new Sustainable Travel Coalition, which aims to align the travel, transportation and technology sectors in developing and advancing strategies to enable a more sustainable future for the U.S. travel industry. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:36:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/calls-to-reform-national-park-visitor-reservation-systems/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/calls-to-reform-national-park-visitor-reservation-systems/ Nearly 400 travel industry organisations - including domestic and international organisations have sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams calling for reforms to the visitor reservation systems in the national parks. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-launches-daily-getaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-launches-daily-getaways/ The U.S. Travel Association has unveiled a weeklong preview of its popular Daily Getaways program, the annual initiative to stimulate travel across America. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:45:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/short-term-surge-in-us-travel-but-headwinds-on-horizon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/short-term-surge-in-us-travel-but-headwinds-on-horizon/ The U.S. Travel Association projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. However, this is not expected to last, leading to slower growth in the next four years of its biannual forecast. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:40:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-appoints-geoff-freeman-as-president-and-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-appoints-geoff-freeman-as-president-and-ceo/ The next chapter of the U.S. Travel Association will be led by Geoff Freeman, a proven association leader who has a track record of building talented teams and delivering game-changing results for varied industries. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:41:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-calls-for-extension-of-real-id-act/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-calls-for-extension-of-real-id-act/ US Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes has issued a statement calling on the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act, which is set to take full effect from 3 May 2023. Wed, 04 May 2022 08:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-reacts-to-federal-mask-mandate-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-reacts-to-federal-mask-mandate-action/ U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement that the federal mask mandate will not be enforced on public transportation and in transportation hubs at this time Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:11:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-association-critical-of-european-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-association-critical-of-european-ban/ Reports indicate the European Union is ready to ban most travellers from the United States, Russia and dozens of other countries deemed too risky in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:32:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-travel-sector-peers-into-post-covid-19-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-travel-sector-peers-into-post-covid-19-world/ Following a collaboration between medical experts and a broad array of businesses and organisations, the United States travel industry has outlined a vision for travel in the post Covid-19 world. Tue, 05 May 2020 08:22:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-visitor-numbers-hit-record-high/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-visitor-numbers-hit-record-high/ Visitors to Illinois hit an all-time high in 2017, government Bruce Rauner announced earlier. Nearly 114 million people travelled to the state last year to ‘Enjoy Illinois’ and give a $1.1 billion boost to the state’s economy. Fri, 18 May 2018 07:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orlando-sets-new-benchmark-in-united-states-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orlando-sets-new-benchmark-in-united-states-travel/ Officials have announced a historic milestone in the travel industry, as Orlando became the first US destination to surpass 70 million annual visitors. Fri, 18 May 2018 07:04:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-adds-jobs-at-faster-rate-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-adds-jobs-at-faster-rate-in-2013/ David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Labor Department announcement that the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in July while the unemployment rate edged down to 7.4 percent. Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelers-to-congress-invest-in-entry-process/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelers-to-congress-invest-in-entry-process/ The U.S. Travel Association today launched “Traveler’s Voice” to help deliver appeals from travelers to improve the U.S. entry process. The website features video messages from international travelers immediately following their exit from immigration and customs checkpoints. Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-urges-caution-in-response-to-ig-report/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-urges-caution-in-response-to-ig-report/ Following today’s release of the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration’s report on travel to a 2010 IRS conference, Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-leads-economy-in-job-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-leads-economy-in-job-growth/ David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on Labor Department report that the unemployment rate was 7.9 percent for October 2012. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-continues-to-put-americans-back-to-work/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-continues-to-put-americans-back-to-work/ David Huether, senior vice president of economics and research at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on September 2012 Labor Department report. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-applauds-addition-of-taiwan-to-u.s.-visa-waiver-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-applauds-addition-of-taiwan-to-u.s.-visa-waiver-program/ The U.S. Travel Association applauded an announcement by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano that Taiwan is being added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-applauds-announcement-of-chris-thompson-for-brand-usa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-applauds-announcement-of-chris-thompson-for-brand-usa/ The U.S. Travel Association applauded today’s announcement by the Brand USA board of directors that Chris Thompson would be its next president and CEO. Thompson is currently president and CEO for VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s destination marketing organization. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:30:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brand-usa-unveils-first-ever-marketing-campaign-at-international-pow-wow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brand-usa-unveils-first-ever-marketing-campaign-at-international-pow-wow/ Brand USA has unveiled the first-ever comprehensive marketing campaign from the United States during a press conference at International Pow Wow, the largest travel trade show in North America. The campaign showcases the diversity of experiences available in the United States in a fresh and unexpected light, inviting visitors to ‘Discover this land, like never before’. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:51:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rising-gas-prices-concern-for-travellers-travel-industry-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rising-gas-prices-concern-for-travellers-travel-industry-this-summer/ With the price of crude oil continuing to rise, travellers could alter vacation plans to control summer vacation costs and business travelers will travel less, according to a new survey by the U.S. Travel Association. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-association-welcomes-brazilian-visa-improvements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-association-welcomes-brazilian-visa-improvements/ The United States Travel Association has praised the State Department for reducing visa interview wait times significantly in Brazil. Wait times for visa interviews now average two weeks or less in Brasilia, Recife and Rio de Janeiro. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:40:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-commends-visa-system-progress-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-commends-visa-system-progress-in-china/ The U.S. Travel Association today commended the announcement by Ambassador Gary Locke of increased visa processing, reduced wait times and a new pilot program that waives interviews for some nonimmigrant applicants in the People’s Republic of China. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:05:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-endorses-visa-waiver-program-expansion-legislation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-endorses-visa-waiver-program-expansion-legislation/ The U.S. Travel Association has announced its endorsement of new legislation to help expand the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act, introduced by Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), and Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), enhances security measures while extending the VWP framework to welcome additional countries. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-association-hails-national-strategy-to-boost-travel-and-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-association-hails-national-strategy-to-boost-travel-and-tourism/ In a first for the U.S., President Barack Obama announced a national strategy on travel and tourism to boost travel in the United States. The U.S. travel industry is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, representing 1.8 trillion in economic output and supporting 14 million American jobs.   Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-the-unsung-hero-of-export-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-the-unsung-hero-of-export-recovery/ U.S. Travel Exports up 13.5 Percent in 2011. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-applauds-western-governors-association-support-of-visa-reform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-applauds-western-governors-association-support-of-visa-reform/ Support continues to build nationwide among policy makers to reform the U.S. visa system in order to welcome more international visitors, create millions of American jobs and add billions to the U.S. economy. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-association-rethmeier-to-lead-communications-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-association-rethmeier-to-lead-communications-strategy/ The US Travel Association has appointed former special assistant to the US president Blain Rethmeier to lead lobbying, communications, grass roots and research activities for the body. Rethmeier previously worked at the White House as special assistant to president George Bush. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:23:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-commends-visit-usa-act/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-commends-visit-usa-act/ The U.S. Travel Association has commended legislation by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) that would create jobs by stimulating international travel to the United States. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-new-visa-reform-legislation-to-create-american-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-new-visa-reform-legislation-to-create-american-jobs/ New Visa reform legislation to create American Jobs U.S. Travel supports bill to increase efficiency of U.S. visa process. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-bright-spot-in-troubling-april-2011-trade-deficit-report/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-industry-bright-spot-in-troubling-april-2011-trade-deficit-report/ Travel Tops Pharmaceuticals, Motor Vehicles in Increased Exports Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:45:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-maximising-opportunities-in-bric-economies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-maximising-opportunities-in-bric-economies/ Tapping into the potential of the BRIC economies was one of the key discussion points of Summit Day One of the WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. China, India and Brazil are fuelling an explosion in international tourism, delivering rich rewards for countries that are prepared, but trouble for those that aren’t. Wed, 18 May 2011 23:29:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-visa-las-vegas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-summit-2011-visa-las-vegas/ Travel leaders have begun the WTTC 11th Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas by calling upon US policy-makers to undertake a review visa regulations in a bid to boost tourism, and in particular visitors from the BRIC economies. Wed, 18 May 2011 22:01:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-to-overhaul-visa-application-process/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-to-overhaul-visa-application-process/ Officials at the US Travel Association have outlined plans to reform “antiquated” visa application processes they blamed for driving international travellers to other countries. It is hoped the proposals will create 1.3 million jobs in the United States and add $859 billion to the US economy by 2020. Fri, 13 May 2011 14:28:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roadmap-to-new-air-travel-security-system-unveiled-by-travel-industry-secur/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roadmap-to-new-air-travel-security-system-unveiled-by-travel-industry-secur/ The U.S Travel Association and a panel of travel and security experts today unveiled a groundbreaking plan to improve security at America’s airports and reduce the burden on travelers. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:45:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/400000-travel-jobs-and-22.7bn-the-cost-of-the-bp-oil-spill/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/400000-travel-jobs-and-22.7bn-the-cost-of-the-bp-oil-spill/ Up to 400,000 travel industry jobs could be lost as a result of the BP oil disaster, according to the U.S. Travel Association. The organisation has also put the cost of the spill at $22.7 billion and and taking three years to recover, based on the aftermath of 25 recent natural and man-made disasters. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:16:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-coast-seeks-to-offset-oil-damage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-coast-seeks-to-offset-oil-damage/ Representatives of SouthCoast USA and U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow have hosted a tourism summit at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel to urge travellers to visit the region. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:41:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choice-hotels-president-and-ceo-named-national-chairman-of-us-travel-associ/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choice-hotels-president-and-ceo-named-national-chairman-of-us-travel-associ/ Stephen P. Joyce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been named National Chairman of the U.S. Travel Association, the 1,500-member national organisation representing every segment of the travel community Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:02:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090129163829952/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090129163829952/ The Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:38:50 +0000