Us Travel Association News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.