Roger Dow

  1. Travel Industry Welcomes Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary

    “Travel and tourism lost $ 500 billion and 4.5 million jobs as travel ground to a halt last year, and our industry looks forward to working with Buttigieg to facilitate a strong comeback. We thank the Senate for the swift consideration of his nomination so that this important work can begin. ", Roger Dow said.

    Region:
    USA
    Category:
    Tourism
    Travel Industry Welcomes Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
  2. U.S. Travel Expresses Extreme Disappointment on Relief Talks Ending

    “With millions of Americans suffering, it is woefully shortsighted to end relief negotiations. New data from Tourism Economics shows that, without immediate aid, 50% of all travel-supported jobs will be lost by December — an additional loss of 1.3 million jobs", Roger Dow said.

    Region:
    USA
    Category:
    Tourism
    U.S. Travel Expresses Extreme Disappointment on Relief Talks Ending
  3. US: Travel CEOs Urge Federal Action on COVID-19 Testing

    The letter stresses that a sustained recovery will depend on a comprehensive set of measures to provide relief, protection and stimulus for U.S. employers, but says that testing should be incorporated in the next legislative package — specifically the TEST Act that has been introduced in the Senate.

    Region:
    USA
    Category:
    Tourism
    US: Travel CEOs Urge Federal Action on COVID-19 Testing
  4. Roger Dow: Aggressive Federal Intervention Needed for Travel Industry

    The U.S. Travel Association is calling for a new bailout package to save an industry on pace to shrink by $1.2 trillion this year. The industry association submitted a proposal this week to the White House and the U.S. Congress that outlines sweeping measures needed to save an industry it says has lost 51% of its workforce this, a figure that represents 38% of all jobs lost in the U.S.

    Region:
    USA
    Category:
    Tourism
    Roger Dow: Aggressive Federal Intervention Needed for Travel Industry