All the Itinerary

The partial federal government shutdown could reach a cost of more than $100 million daily for the U.S. economy just through the impact on travel.

The travel industry ended 2018 on a high note, adding 21,600 jobs in December.

This year’s theme is “Travel Matters,” a recognition of the innumerable ways in which travel enriches lives and strengthens communities.

While 2018 presented challenges and opportunities alike, we are fortunate to be able to look back on many successes on several fronts. Here’s a look back at 2018.

Each month, the U.S. Travel Association sends its members the U.S. Travel Outlook, which provides insight into the current state of the economy and related industry trends, plus other relevant data from the travel and tourism sector.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) met and voted to move their recommendations for boosting international visitation and spending in the U.S. forward to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross.