U.S. Travel Welcomes Nomination of Monica Crowley as Chief of Protocol

Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, issued the following statement on the announcement of the nomination of Monica Crowley as Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol.

“The U.S. travel industry welcomes the nomination of Monica Crowley to serve in the pivotal role of Chief of Protocol in the Trump administration. The speed with which this decision was made gives us great confidence that President-elect Trump will seek to maximize the opportunities of the decade of sports and events that lies ahead, from the Ryder Cup and World Cup to America’s 250th anniversary and the Olympics. These landmark moments will attract millions of travelers to America and showcase the best of our great nation while creating a lasting benefit to our economy.”