U.S. Government Shutdown Poses Major Threat to Travel Sector
Washington, D.C. – The federal government shutdown that began on October 1 is expected to severely impact the U.S. travel industry, with the U.S.
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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 Association Urges Federal Government Action to Revitalize Travel Industry
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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US Travel Says $71 Billion May Be Lost in Travel Spend
The impact of traveler frustrations equals 27 million avoided trips in total and $71 billion in losses for the U.S. economy, including $4.5 billion in lost tax revenue. (Ipsos, Longwoods International and U.S. Travel)
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