Articles tagged “u.s. travel association”

News Blog

China and U.S. to Improve Tourism Ties, Says Chinese President Xi

The U.S. and China will improve air connectivity and streamline visa processing, said Chinese President Xi Jinping in public remarks on Wednesday. Xi made the remarks at a dinner hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and US-China Business Council.  The dinner followed Xi’s meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

News Blog

U.S. Sees India Surge to its Second Top Traveler Market

India was the U.S.' s second top market for travelers outside of North America between April and June, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's data released Monday. Over 500,000 Indian travelers came to the America in the those three months, up from 392,000 and 498,000 for the same period in 2022 and pre-pandemic…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Tourism

‘Embarrassing’ Visa Delays and Old Airports – What U.S. Travel Needs to Fix

The U.S.'s travel industry's prospects to compete globally over the long-term looks dim.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

‘Embarrassing’ Visa Delays and Old Airports – What U.S. Travel Needs to Fix

Tourism

Visa Delays Hurt U.S. Tourism Marketing

U.S. destinations want more first-time tourists, but they don't want to waste their time and money on those that have no hope of getting a visa in a reasonable amount of time.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

Visa Delays Hurt U.S. Tourism Marketing

Tourism

U.S. Travel Hires Industry Association Veteran Geoff Freeman as Next CEO

While the U.S. Travel Association didn't exactly stay in house for its critical hire, the organization believes Geoff Freeman's extensive travel experience — and knowledge of D.C. industry lobbying — will be crucial in helping boost the U.S. tourism industry at a pivotal time.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

U.S. Travel Hires Industry Association Veteran Geoff Freeman as Next CEO

Tourism

U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow to Retire in 2022

Seventeen years is a long time to sit atop any organization. Roger Dow's retirement coincides with a larger reset for travel emerging from the pandemic. Who leads the USTA next will say a lot about a commitment to break from the past and redefine tourism for a new era.

Tom Lowry, Skift | 2 years ago

U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow to Retire in 2022

Coronavirus

U.S. Hotels Make Bold Ask for More Aid From D.C. Despite Ongoing Recovery

The U.S. hotel industry has a tough sell convincing Congress it needs targeted aid when industry analysts expect business to pick up this summer and into the second half of 2021 across all hospitality sectors. May just fall under the category of futile at this point.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

U.S. Hotels Make Bold Ask for More Aid From D.C. Despite Ongoing Recovery

Coronavirus

Tax Credits Are Needed for Travelers and Industry in Next Round of Relief, Lobby Group Argues

The U.S., thanks to accelerated vaccine distribution, appears on track to contain the spread of coronavirus at some point this year. Now comes the lobbying effort to find ways to get more people back into hotels, airplanes, and restaurants.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Tax Credits Are Needed for Travelers and Industry in Next Round of Relief, Lobby Group Argues

Tourism

U.S. Travel Association’s ‘Let’s Go There’ Campaign Walks a Fine Line

The U.S. Travel Association's latest campaign — launched in conjunction with 75 travel companies and trade organizations — shows the task of marketing travel in a pandemic hasn't gotten any easier.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 3 years ago

U.S. Travel Association’s ‘Let’s Go There’ Campaign Walks a Fine Line

Coronavirus

The Travel Industry Needs to Talk About Ventilation in Coronavirus Fight

An overwhelming consensus has emerged that Covid-19 doesn't spread as easily outdoors or in well-ventilated areas. So why doesn't the travel industry emphasize that more?

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 3 years ago

The Travel Industry Needs to Talk About Ventilation in Coronavirus Fight