Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke Addressed
International Pow Wow
Secretary Locke addressed nearly 5,000 attendees at Wednesday's International Pow Wow in Miami, including 2,000 travel professionals responsible for booking 90 percent of U.S. international inbound travel. Click here for the release.

Travel Leaders Meet with President Obama
The meeting focused on two critical areas: the need to welcome more international visitors and the business community's concerns about the dramatic nationwide downturn in meetings and events. Click here for the statement.

U.S. Travel Members Testify on the Hill
Five U.S. Travel board members testified during a Senate Commerce Committee subcommittee hearing titled "Travel in Troubled Times" on May 13, 2009.  Click here for the release.

• Jay Witzel, president and CEO of Carlson Hotels;
• Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts;
• Sam Gilliland, Chairman and CEO of Travelocity/Sabre;
• Rossi Ralenkotter, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; and
• Chad Prosser, Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

Major Win: Washington Changing Tone Toward Business Travel
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U.S. Travel Distributes Toolkit for Meetings, Events and Incentive Travel
Click here for the talking points and here to access the toolkit.

ESTA Mandatory for Travelers to U.S.
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