Concise takes on the latest industry research, general association news, and the policy developments and current events that are affecting travel to and within the United States.
Biometric entry and exit screening in the U.S.—the development of which was tasked to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by the Department of Homeland Security in 2013—is making strides toward becoming a system-wide reality.
Brand USA, the public-private partnership charged with promoting the U.S. as a travel destination to potential visitors abroad, continues to deliver significant results for the U.S. economy, according to the latest ROI numbers. That’s a good thing, because America needs Brand USA now more than ever.
The U.S. Census Bureau announced this week that the U.S. merchandise trade deficit with China hit an all-time high through April, topping out at more than $119 billion for the first four months of the year.
The U.S. Travel Association, along with other business groups, on Tuesday submitted comments to the U.S. Department of State regarding proposed information collection changes to nonimmigrant visa applicants.
It is critical that the TSA operate like a well-oiled machine—the screening process must be secure and effective, and it must also be efficient so travelers are encouraged to take more trips.
