The United States Senate approved a package of six appropriations bills, including legislation to avoid a government shutdown and create funding for an Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism. The bills now await President Joe Biden's approval.
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman emphasized the urgent need for federal intervention, stating, "While we inch back to pre-pandemic travel numbers, other countries are actively advancing strategies to gain international visitors and are now ahead of the United States in the race to win back the global travel market."
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U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman commended the Biden administration for its dedication to improving passenger rail connectivity, stating, "Our nation’s leaders have a responsibility to help travelers get from Point A to Point B—and rail has an important role to play in this effort. We applaud the Biden administration for its efforts to improve passenger rail connectivity and make travel within the U.S. more modern, seamless and efficient."
The choice of Greater Fort Lauderdale as the venue underscores not only the beauty of the city and its tourist attractions but also its economic significance in the global tourism landscape. This event will be a unique opportunity for the region to showcase its hospitality and the diversity of experiences it offers to the world.
Two new cities and three former sites chosen as hosts for association's international travel trade show
Travel industry leaders Roger Dow, former president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC, and Peter F. Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Enterprises, were inducted into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders on Wednesday.
