U.S. Travel Association

Federal Action is Critical for Travel Industry’s Revival
NewsFederal Action is Critical for Travel Industry’s Revival
At Northstar’s Leadership Forum in Monterey, Calif., Geoff Freeman outlined the U.S. Travel...
By Loren G. Edelstein | December 12, 2023
Government Shutdown Looms Again — and Other Travel Concerns
NewsGovernment Shutdown Looms Again — and Other Travel Concerns
The U.S. Travel Association urges lawmakers to support hospitality growth and the economy.
By Loren G. Edelstein | November 8, 2023
U.S. Travel Names Hall of Leaders Inductees
NewsU.S. Travel Names Hall of Leaders Inductees
Destination executive Elliott Ferguson and themed-attraction pioneer Peter Herschend are the travel...
By Michael J. Shapiro | September 26, 2023
U.S. Travel’s Geoff Freeman on Industry Challenges and Progress
NewsU.S. Travel’s Geoff Freeman on Industry Challenges and Progress
The travel and meetings industry's chief advocate addresses visas, boycotts, immigration, gun violence...
By Loren G. Edelstein | June 6, 2023
Industry Urges Congress to Fix America’s Air-Travel Woes
NewsIndustry Urges Congress to Fix America’s Air-Travel Woes
With FAA reauthorization, the government has a chance to correct years of mistakes, says U.S. Travel...
By Loren G. Edelstein | April 27, 2023
Celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day in New Orleans
NewsCelebrating Global Meetings Industry Day in New Orleans
Among many options for celebrating GMID, industry professionals gathered in the Big Easy to discuss...
By Loren Edelstein, Elise Schoening and Lizzie Wilcox | April 11, 2023
U.S. Executives Say Face-to-Face Meetings Grow Revenue
NewsU.S. Executives Say Face-to-Face Meetings Grow Revenue
According to Oxford Economics research, every dollar U.S. companies spend on business travel yields a...
By Sarah J.F. Braley | March 29, 2023
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Named National Chair of U.S. Travel
NewsHilton CEO Chris Nassetta Named National Chair of U.S. Travel
The hospitality executive replaces outgoing chairperson Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise...
By Loren G. Edelstein | February 23, 2023
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NewsLocal Officials Call on Biden Administration to Reduce Visa Wait Times
A number of U.S. mayors across the nation are demanding action to rebuild inbound international...
By Lizzie Wilcox | February 14, 2023
Compassion and Cooperation Will Drive Growth in the Events Industry
Compassion and Cooperation Will Drive Growth in the Events Industry
At Northstar Meetings Group's Leadership Forum in Newport Beach, Calif., participants discussed new...
By Loren G. Edelstein | December 14, 2022
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