U.S. Travel Welcomes Confirmation of Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary:  

“Howard Lutnick will bring strong leadership to the Department of Commerce as we look ahead to a decade with significant economic opportunity — from the 2025 Ryder Cup to America 250, the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games. With the right policies in place, this mega-decade of events can attract millions of new travelers and generate nearly $100 billion in economic activity for our country.

“Secretary Lutnick’s proven business acumen and decades of leadership in the financial sector make him a strong choice for this position. Lutnick’s confirmation hearing made clear his commitment to unlocking the full potential of travel to benefit the American economy, including creation of a large-scale global events task force, and his goal to promptly fill the Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism role at Commerce — two bold steps in the right direction for the travel industry.

“We look forward to partnering with Secretary Lutnick and the Department of Commerce to help steer this critical work.”