U.S. Travel Association’s Tori Barnes Honored as a Top Lobbyist
The Hill has named Tori Emerson Barnes, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy at the U.S. Travel Association, as one of the nation’s top lobbyists.
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U.S. Travel Conference Highlights Innovation and Urgency in Modernizing Mobility
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U.S. Travel Association Applauds Congress for Averting Government Shutdown, Calls for Sustainable Funding Solutions
WASHINGTON - In a decisive move, Congress passed a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) that ensures the federal government remains operational and funded through December 20. The U.S.
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U.S. Travel Hails Funding Injection to Curtail Visitor Visa Wait Times
In a significant move welcomed by the U.S. travel industry, Congress has allocated $50 million in funding aimed at mitigating the prolonged wait times for visitor visa interviews.
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U.S. Travel celebrates the increase in H-2B visas as a boost for the tourism industry in the United States but considers it insufficient
While this is a step forward, there aren't enough job applicants in the United States to meet the demand, and there is a clear need to permanently expand the H-2B program, particularly to support small and seasonal businesses that rely on temporary workers," stated U.S. Travel.
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US Travel Association Welcomes Progress on FAA Chief Nomination
President Joe Biden has nominated Michael Whitaker as the next administrator of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has been welcomed by the United States Travel Association.
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U.S. Travel Applauds Biden Plan to Return Federal Workforce to Office
President Biden's Call to End Remote Work Era for Feds Receives Praise from U.S. Travel Association
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‘Travel Works for America’ advocacy tour launches that aims to highlight the $2.6 trillion economic impact created by travel
“Our Travel Works activations will take the powerful message of the industry’s impact on the American economy from Capitol Hill to cities across the nation, demonstrating for lawmakers and community leaders how travel benefits not only their regions but also other sectors within the economy,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association.
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