WASHINGTON -

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the U.S. Department of Labor:  


“We applaud the Senate’s confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary. More than 17 million Americans are employed by travel, but our industry still faces a consistent need for additional workers to meet rising demand. With nearly 1 million job openings in the leisure and hospitality sector alone, strong leadership is needed to expand programs that support growth. Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has proven to be an effective and forward-thinking advocate for the American workforce throughout her career. We look forward to working closely with Secretary Chavez-DeRemer and the Department of Labor to accelerate job creation and strengthen the travel industry workforce.” 
 

 

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