U.S. Travel Press Releases
6/29/2009 | Expiration of Visa Waiver Program Expansion
Jeopardizes U.S. Economic Recovery
Failure to Implement Immigration Security Measure
Hinders Increased International Visitation |
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6/25/2009 | U.S. Travel Association Partners with the Travel Channel
to Spur Travel to U.S. Destinations This Fall |
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6/23/2009 | The Search Is On For Great Summer Travel Deals:
Leading Brands Place Hundreds of Value Offers on DiscoverAmerica.com |
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6/22/2009 | U.S. Travel Association Statement on Travel Promotion Act Cloture Vote in U.S. Senate |
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6/18/2009 | Bipartisan 'Travel Promotion Act' Introduced in
U.S. House of Representatives
Senate Debating Companion Legislation to Add $4 Billion in Economic Stimulus, Reduce Federal Budget Deficit by $425 Billion |
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6/17/2009 | Paco Saldaña Voted Winner of Nationwide 'Faces of Travel' Contest
More than 16,000 Industry Peers Say Saldaña Best Represents Jobs,
Opportunity Created by Travel |
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6/12/2009 | Adam Goldstein, Stevan Porter and Andrew Taylor to Be Inducted Into U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders |
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6/11/2009 | U.S. Travel Community Lauds House Passage of Legislation to
Improve U.S. Visitor Processing
Visa Videoconferencing Technology Will Reduce Inconvenience,
Increase Tourist & Business Travel to United States |
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6/9/2009 | Congressional Budget Office Reports 'Travel Promotion Act' Will
Reduce Federal Budget Deficit by $425 Million
Economists Say New Legislation to Welcome Foreign Visitors Will Bring in $4 Billion in New Economic Stimulus |
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6/1/2009 | New U.S. Border Security Rule Takes Effect for Land and Sea
U.S. Travel Association Effort to Increase Facilitation,
Awareness Should Lead to Smoother Implementation
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5/20/2009 | U.S. Commerce Secretary Speaks on Importance
of Travel to U.S. Economy
Secretary Locke Addresses World's Largest Gathering of
International Travel Professionals, Encourages Travel to the United States
Locke: "We are committed to removing barriers
to the growth of tourism exports." |
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5/20/2009 | 'Travel Promotion Act of 2009' Approved by
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee
United States One Step Closer to Welcoming Millions of New Visitors,
Billions in New Visitor Spending |
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5/13/2009 | 'Tourism in Troubled Times' Focus of U.S. Senate Hearing
Statement from Roger Dow, President and CEO of U.S. Travel |
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5/13/2009 | Summer Leisure Travel Outlook Remarkably Stable in Down Economy
Research Shows Americans’ Travel Intentions, Spending Expectations Same or Better than Last Year |
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5/12/2009 | Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Jump-Start U.S. Economy, Attract Millions More International Visitors
Travel Promotion Act Estimated to Create $4 Billion in Economic Stimulus;
No Money Required from American Taxpayers
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5/11/2009 | New Official Website Makes Summer Travel Planning Easier for U.S. Resident Travelers
DiscoverAmerica.com brings together the leading sources of official travel planning information along with great deals and offers to help Americans plan summer vacations |
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5/8/2009 | More Than 30 Cities Across United States Tell Congress, Consumers 'Travel Matters'
Annual National Travel and Tourism Week Highlights Travel's Unique Ability
to Strengthen American Economy
U.S. Senate Holds Hearing on 'Tourism in Troubled Times';
AOL® Travel Launches New Online Feature for Travelers on a Budget
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5/4/2009 | Travel Industry One Step Closer to Identifying 'Face of Travel'
Contest to Identify New Spokesperson Receives Hundreds of Video Submissions |
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4/30/2009 | Travel Industry Urges Elected Officials to Resist Inflammatory Comments on Swine Flu |
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4/27/2009 | U.S. Travel Association Statement on Swine Flu |
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4/23/2009 | U.S. Travel Association Commends Department of Homeland Security's Streamlined Entry Process for Frequent International Visitors
Travel Industry Encourages Expansion of 'Global Entry' Program to Other Countries as Win-Win for Security, Economy and Public Diplomacy |
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4/16/2009 | U.S. Travel Community Commends President Obama’s High-Speed Rail Initiative
Today’s Announcement Shows President’s Recognition of Travel’s Unique Ability to Bolster America’s Economy |
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4/10/2009 | USA TODAY and DiscoverAmerica.com Launch Online Travel Photo Contest
Winning Photos Will Be Used to Promote Inbound Travel to the U.S.
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4/10/2009 | Accelerating Decline in Overseas Arrivals to United States Worsens U.S. Economic Crisis
Nationally Coordinated Travel Promotion Campaign Needed to Save U.S. Jobs, Kick-Start Economic Recovery
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3/26/2009 | Travel Industry Launches Nationwide Hunt for New Spokespeople
‘Faces of Travel’ Highlights Workers Affected by Assault on Business
Meetings, Need for Policies that Promote Travel
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3/25/2009 | America's Travel Community Welcomes Confirmation of
Governor Gary Locke as Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Travel Pledges to Work with Governor Locke to Reverse Decline in
Overseas Travel to America, Boost U.S. Economy
Locke: "I'd like to work with [Congress] on a greater emphasis on tourism."
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3/24/2009 | Continued Shortfall in Overseas Arrivals to United States Since 9/11 Furthers America's Economic Crisis
Creation of Travel Promotion Program Would Attract $4,000 per Traveler,
Create U.S. Jobs, Jump-Start Economic Recovery |
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3/16/2009 | Americans' Leisure Travel Intentions Trend Slightly Upward
Continued Decline in Business Meetings and Events Industry's Greatest Concern
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3/12/2009 | Corporate Travel Cuts May Hurt Business Recovery
Business Leader Survey: Companies that Maintain Travel
Spending Could Gain Competitive Advantage
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3/11/2009 | Travel Leaders Meet with President Obama, Discuss Industry's Ability to Strengthen Economy |
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3/4/2009 | Travel Industry Launches Campaign to Defend Business Meetings and Events from Politicized Attacks
“Meetings Mean Business” Gives Voice to Millions of Working Americans,
Hundreds of Local Communities
Dow: “Climate of fear is killing jobs and hurting communities”
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2/26/2009 | Travel Community Reminds Congress:
Robust Travel Industry Creates Jobs, Powers Communities |
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2/24/2009 | U.S. Travel Association Responds to Northern Trust Accusations
Association Urges Clear Guidelines for Companies, Cautions against Witch-Hunt that Punishes Working Americans |
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2/19/2009 | DMAI and U.S. Travel Association Foundations Join Resources to Bolster Efforts to Highlight Industry Impact |
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2/13/2009 | Recovery Act Will Create Jobs, Rebuild Critical Travel Infrastructure
America's Travel Community Expresses Significant Concern Over Government Micromanagement
of Business Travel
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2/10/2009 | America’s Travel Community Commends Senate Passage of Recovery Act
Critical Infrastructure Investments in Roads and Highways, Airports, and Public Lands Will Create New Jobs and Modernize America’s Travel Systems |
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2/9/2009 | Travel Community Issues Guidelines for Use of Meetings and Events by
Recipients of Emergency Government Assistance
Policies Support Prudent Use of Taxpayer Dollars, While Preserving Downstream
Creation of Jobs, Economic Growth
Meetings and Events are Lifeblood of Many Local Communities |
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2/5/2009 | Southwest Airlines Founder Herbert D. Kelleher
to Receive Innovation Award at TravelCom’09 |
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2/5/2009 | American Workers, Local Communities Unintended Victims of Cuts in Meetings, Events
and Incentive Travel Programs
Travel Community to Issue 'Best Practice Standards' to Corporate America
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2/4/2009 | Travel Community Lauds House Passage of Airport Security Rights Bill
FAST Redress Act Will Improve Air Travel Process For Travelers
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2/3/2009 | America's Travel Community Praises President Obama's Pick for Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Travel Pledges to Work with Senator Gregg to Strengthen U.S. Economy,
Enhance America's Image Abroad |
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1/28/2009 | New CEOs of Orbitz Worldwide and Travelocity Global to
Headline U.S. Travel Association’s TravelCom ‘09 |
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1/23/2009 | U.S. Travel Association Lauds Major Provisions of Recovery Act, Calls for Two Additional Measures to Stimulate Travel, Protect 20 Million U.S. Jobs
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1/21/2009 | International Travel to United States Will Aid Secretary of State Clinton's 'Smart Power' Mission
Research Shows Visitors to United States Support Country, Policies |
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1/12/2009 |
U.S. Travel Industry Concerned with Change in International Travel Policy
Poor Implementation of Program Could Fuel Negative Perceptions of Travel to the United States |
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12/9/2008 | TIA Launches Next Wave of Campaign to Inform Obama Transition
New Web Site a "One-Stop Shop" for Travel-Related Public Policy Details |
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12/8/2008 | Travel Community Amplifies Washington Presence
Newly Formed U.S. Travel Association A Powerful Voice for Major Economic Sector
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12/3/2008 | U.S. Travel Community Lauds President-Elect Obama's
Pick for
Secretary of Commerce
TIA Pledges to Work with Governor Richardson on Smart Policies to
Boost U.S. Travel Economy, Strengthen America's Image
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12/1/2008 | U.S. Travel Community Applauds President-Elect Obama's
Foreign Policy and National Security Team
TIA Pledges Support for Policies That Boost Economy,
Strengthen U.S. Diplomatic Efforts
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11/18/2008 | Tradition Offsets Struggling Economy
To Keep Holiday Travel Strong |
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11/17/2008 | U.S. Economy Expected to Receive a Shot in the Arm from
Visa Waiver Program Expansion
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11/11/2008 | Despite Economic Challenges, People Traveling Over Holidays Feel Time and Money Spent is Small Price to Pay to be With Loved Ones
Creating Memories, Building Relationships and Traditions
Cited as Important Factors For Holiday Travelers
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10/30/2008 | Travel Industry Association Forecasts Stable Leisure Travel Market Despite Rough Economy
Downturn Projected in Business Travel, International Arrivals Decreasing
Travel Key to Strengthening American Economy
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10/22/2008 | International Interest in Visiting the United States Highlights Travel’s
Potential to Strengthen American Economy
Users Spend One Million Minutes Researching Travel to the USA on DiscoverAmerica.com
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10/17/2008 | Expansion of Visa Waiver Program to Strengthen American Economy, Attract Up
to One Million New Visitors to United States
Travel Community Applauds Bush Administration, Congressional Leaders' Commitment
to Improving Security, Visitor Entry Process
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10/1/2008 | Travel Community Applauds Enactment of Legislation that
Increases Security and Improves U.S. Visitor Entry Process
New Department of Homeland Security Measure Strengthens Airport Security, Streamlines Passenger Screening
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9/30/2008 | Travel Community Urges Action to Stabilize U.S. Credit Markets
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9/25/2008 | U.S. House of Representatives Passes "The Travel Promotion Act of 2008"
Legislation Will Create Jobs and Strengthen the U.S. Economy;
Historic Achievement for Travel Community
Legislation Will End Multi-Billion Dollar Loss in Visitor Spending;
Recapture $23 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue
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9/23/2008 | Travel Promotion Act Clears House Committee,
Moves Significantly Closer to Final Passage
Travel Community Urges Immediate House Action to Pass Legislation, Strengthen America's Economy, Create Thousands of New Jobs |
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9/19/2008 | "Travel Promotion Act" Races Toward Enactment as Bill Garners
50 Senate and 245 House Co-Sponsors
Bipartisan Majority in Congress Supports Bill to Grow U.S. Economy and Create
Thousands of New Jobs
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9/17/2008 | World Tourism Day Recognized in the United States and
Nations Worldwide
on Saturday, September 27
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9/16/2008 | Travel Promotion Act Advances in U.S. House of Representatives
Travel Community Praises Representatives Rush, Whitfield, and Ross for Moving
Legislation to Strengthen Economy, America's Image Overseas |
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9/11/2008 | U.S. House of Representatives Examines Bill to
Jump-Start Travel Economy, Create Thousands of New Jobs
Hearing on ‘Travel Promotion Act’ Marks Push Toward Final Passage of Bill
Co-Sponsored by 240 House Members and 48 Senators |
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9/3/2008 | Travel Community Welcomes New Federal Initiative to Better Communicate U.S. Security and Entry Policies
More Than 40 Million Annual Canadian Visits and $13.5 Billion at Stake with Implementation of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
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8/27/2008 | Voters in Key Battleground States to
Grade Senator Obama’s Convention Speech
Travel Industry Association Engages Nevada and Florida Voters on
Critical Travel Issues, Including Recent FAA Communications Meltdown
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8/21/2008 | Travel Industry Association Launches Multimedia Advertising
Campaign in Battleground States
Innovative Effort Challenges Senators Obama, McCain to Outline Solutions to
America’s Deteriorating Travel System During Party Conventions
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8/8/2008 | New Survey Reveals ‘Staycations’ Planned By Fewer Than One In Ten American Travelers
And Many ‘Home-Based’ Vacations Include Hotel Stays and Travel-Related Activities
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7/17/2008 | Jay Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts To Be Inducted Into Hall of Leaders
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7/15/2008 | First-Ever Official Website Promoting Travel to the
United States Launched in Top 5 International Markets
DiscoverAmerica.com Created Through Public-Private Partnership Between U.S.
Department of Commerce and Travel Industry Association |
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6/26/2008 | Multi-Billion-Dollar Economic Loss from Deteriorating
Air Travel System Hits Small Businesses Hardest
Travel Industry Association CEO Testifies Before House Committee that Travelers
Are Looking for Leadership from Washington to Address Air Travel Woes |
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6/25/2008 | In Major Boost Toward Enactment,
"Travel Promotion Act" Garners 222 House Co-Sponsors
Majority of House Members See Need for Public-Private Partnership to Better
Explain U.S. Travel Policies
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6/24/2008 | TIA Co-Hosts Congressional Roundtable on $1.6 Trillion U.S. Travel Economy
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6/19/2008 | TIA Welcomes First Chinese Tour Group to the United States
Under New Government Agreement
Chinese Visitation Expected to Grow to Nearly 600,000 by 2011 |
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6/16/2008 | Travel Industry Association and American Express Join Forces On Travel Sustainability Initiative |
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6/11/2008 | Travel Community Praises Congressional Action to
Create a World-Class Entry System
Additional Funds Will Enable Hiring 734 New Customs and Border Protection Officers at America's Airports and Land Borders |
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5/29/2008 | Air Travelers Avoided 41 Million Trips in Past Year -
U.S. Economy Takes $26.5 Billion Hit
First-of-Its-Kind Study Demonstrates Travelers Changing Behavior
Due to Immense Frustration with Air Travel Process |
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5/21/2008 | Remarkable Momentum for "Travel Promotion Act" as
Bill Garners More Than 200 House Co-Sponsors
Growing Bipartisan Chorus in Congress to Reverse Decline in Overseas
Travel to United States, Better Explain Security Policies |
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5/19/2008 | Senator McCain Meets with Travel Leaders, Prominent Mayors to Discuss Critical Challenges in Domestic, International Inbound Travel
Travel Promotion, International Entry Process and Deteriorating Air Travel System Dominate Agenda |
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5/14/2008 | Travel Community Praises Visa Waiver Program Expansion; Lays Out Principles for Reliable, Secure Air Exit System
Community Urges Congress to Pass the "Travel Promotion Act" to Effectively Communicate Changing U.S. Travel Policies |
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5/7/2008 | Gas Prices Not Likely To Affect Travel Plans
of Most American Travelers
One of Six Plans To Spend Tax Rebate On Travel
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4/29/2008 | Successful Implementation of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Requires Vigorous Public Awareness Campaign
Travel Industry Association CEO Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee that CBP Officers Are Needed Now to Preempt Summer Travel Delays
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4/28/2008 | TAKE A TRIP: THE BENEFITS ARE EVERYWHERE
Travel Industry Association Releases Research
Showing Personal Gains Through Travel |
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4/25/2008 | Travel Industry Leads Effort to Improve Entry Experience, Welcome at America's Busiest International Airports
TIA and TBR Applaud U.S. Custom and Border Protection's Expansion of Model Ports Program and Recommend Customized Approach to Staffing,
Queue Management and Signage |
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4/23/2008 | Travel Industry Launches First-of-Its-Kind Web Site to Detail the Economic Power of Travel
PowerofTravel.org Features State- and National-Level Economic Impact Data in an Easy-to-Use Format |
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4/22/2008 | Travel Industry Committed to Working with Department of Homeland Security, Private Sector to Build Efficient and Secure Air Exit System |
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4/18/2008 | Travel Community Praises Secretary Chertoff for Aggressive Visa Waiver Program Expansion
Inclusion of South Korea Likely to Drive Hundreds of Thousands of New Visitors to the United States Annually
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4/15/2008 | Deteriorating Air Travel Process Leads Travel Industry to Make Pledge to Travelers,
Call on Presidential Candidates to Do the Same |
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3/27/2008 | Communications Campaign Needed to Make
New Homeland Security Border Policy a Success
More Than 40 Million Annual Canadian Visits and $13.5 Billion at Stake with Implementation of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
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3/17/2008 | Travel Community Praises DHS
Expansion of the Visa Waiver Program
Inclusion of Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary will Strengthen
America's Economy and Security, Improve Public Diplomacy |
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3/12/2008 | Travel Community Applauds Promising Action on Visa Waiver Program Expansion
Inclusion of Estonia and Latvia is Critical to Strengthening
America’s Economy and Security, Improving Public Diplomacy
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3/10/2008 | United States Welcomes Two Million Fewer
Overseas Visitors in 2007 than in 2000
Travel Community Applauds Recent Increase; Deeply Concerned that Weak U.S. Dollar Not Driving a Boom in Travel to America
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2/28/2008 | Travel Community Lauds Visa Waiver Program Expansion; Most Significant Effort Post 9/11 to Improve Travel Process
Community urges Congress to approve a Public-Private Partnership to Communicate Evolving U.S. Travel Policies |
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2/26/2008 | Travel Industry Association Teams with Travelocity to Deliver the Official Travel and Tourism Website of the United States
Travelocity Will Be the Official Online Travel Provider for DiscoverAmerica.com |
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2/26/2008 | Travel Community Applauds First Step in Visa Waiver Program Expansion
Inclusion of the Czech Republic Will Result in an Estimated 61,000 More Czech Visitors to the United States Over the Next Five Years, and a $220 Million Boost to the U.S. Economy
New Program Promises to Strengthen American Security
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2/21/2008 | Double-Digit Decline in Overseas Travel to the United States Persists Through 2007
Overseas Travel to the United States is 11 Percent Below Pre-9/11 Levels Despite Weakening U.S. Dollar and Booming International Growth, According to Travel Industry Estimates
The United States Lost Nearly 50 Million Visitors 2002-2007 |
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2/13/2008 | Travel and Tourism Works for America Tells the Impact of the Nation’s Fifth-Largest Private Industry Sector
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2/12/2008 | Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Idea:
Four of Every Ten Women Prefer a Romantic Getaway
Instead of Flowers or Jewelry
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2/4/2008 | Travel Industry Association To Present Inaugural Steve Fossett Innovation Award
To Sir Richard Branson At Travelcom Show In April
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1/30/2008 | Travel Industry Association Selects Sales Partner for DiscoverAmerica.com, The Official Travel and Tourism Website of the United States |
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1/29/2008 | Latest DHS Border Policy Could Harm American Economy
More Than 40 Million Annual Canadian Visits and $13.5 Billion at Stake
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1/24/2008 | Travel Industry Leaders Speak to U.S. Conference of Mayors 76th Annual Winter Meeting
Mayors Announce Presidential Forum on Travel and Tourism and Creation of Olympics Task Force
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1/18/2008 | Travel Community Calls on Department of Homeland Security to Alter January 31 Roll-Out Plan of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
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1/16/2008 | TIA Lauds Federal Advisory Panel Recommendation to Launch U.S. Travel Promotion Campaign
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1/14/2008 | Theme Announced for 25th Annual National Tourism Week: Discover Great American Traditions |
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1/14/2008 | Travel Community Urges President Bush to Include Travel Promotion Act in Economic Stimulus Package
Overseas Visitors are Critical to America's Economic Recovery
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1/11/2008 | Travel Industry Leaders Commend Department of Homeland Security on New Standards for Secure Driver's Licenses
Flexibility Provided to States Will Ensure Smooth Deployment of Security Enhancements |
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1/11/2008 | Groundbreaking Study to Examine Chinese Leisure Travel Preferences, Attitudes, and Activities
Study Comes on Heels of New Government Policy Opening U.S. to Millions of Potential Chinese Visitors
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1/10/2008 | Travel Industry Association Launches “Change the Debate” Campaign
Groundbreaking Effort to Insert Travel Issues into the Presidential Campaign Kicks-Off in South Carolina |
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1/7/2008 | Travel Industry Association Comments on President Bush’s Meeting with Chicago 2016 |
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12/19/2007 | U.S. Travel Industry Lauds Congress for Action That Improves Security and Sends Welcoming Message to International Visitors
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12/17/2007 | TOP NAMES TO SPEAK AT TRAVELCOM 2008
Headline Speakers Include Executives From YouTube, Priceline,Travelocity, TripAdvisor and InterContinental Hotel Group
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12/11/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION LAUDS COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
IN SECURING AGREEMENT TO INCREASE VISITS FROM CHINA
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12/5/2007 | ROGER DOW HONORED AS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Travel Industry Association Head Responsible for Unifying Industry, Increasing Effectiveness on Capitol Hill
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11/27/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS SAY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
SHOWS GOVERNMENT CAN IMPROVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
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11/19/2007 | VOTERS LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES
TO ADDRESS SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL CONCERNS
One-Third to One-Half More Likely to Vote For A Candidate
Addressing Travel and Tourism
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11/15/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY APPLAUDS PRESIDENT’S ATTENTION TO AIR TRAVEL SYSTEM DURING HOLIDAY SEASON |
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11/8/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY BUILDS ON SUCCESS:
TRAVEL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE, TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AND DISCOVER AMERICA PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCE INTENT TO COMBINE FORCES, BECOME SINGLE ORGANIZATION IN 2009
Statement by Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Travel Business Roundtable, Jay Rasulo, Chairman of the Travel Industry Association and Stevan Porter, Chairman of the Discover America Partnership |
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10/25/2007 | FIRST-EVER SUMMIT OF CHINESE AND U.S. TOURISM OFFICIALS SEEKS TO INCREASE COOPERATION BETWEEN COUNTRIES |
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10/24/2007 | MODEST GROWTH IN TRAVEL PROJECTED IN 2008, ACCORDING TO TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION FORECAST |
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10/22/2007 |
TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS COMMEND DISNEY
FOR ‘MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE AMERICA’S WELCOME’
“Portraits of America” Film to be Featured in International Arrivals Areas, U.S. Embassies and Other Venues to Welcome Visitors to the United States
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10/4/2007 | AMERICAN TRAVELERS TURNING GREEN (BUT NOT AT ANY COST), ACCORDING TO NEW NATIONAL SURVEY |
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9/26/2007 | HUNDREDS OF TRAVEL INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES CONVENE WITH LAWMAKERS TO ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PROMOTION ACT |
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9/26/2007 | Statement from TIA/TBR |
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9/25/2007 | TIA’S ANNUAL MARKETING OUTLOOK FORUM WILL FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL |
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9/24/2007 | WORLD TOURISM DAY RECOGNIZED IN THE UNITED STATES AND NATIONS WORLDWIDE ON THURSDAY |
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9/21/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION NAMES 2007 ODYSSEY AWARD WINNERS |
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8/24/2007 | BUD NOCERA OF VISIT FLORIDA
NAMED STATE TOURISM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
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8/21/2007 | TEN STATE TOURISM OFFICES HONORED WITH MERCURY AWARDS AT ESTO |
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8/20/2007 | INDIANAPOLIS, LAS VEGAS, AND LEE COUNTY WIN 2007 NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS |
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8/13/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AND B-FOR INTERNATIONAL CREATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND DISCOVER AMERICA PAVILIONS AT INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS
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8/3/2007 | TRAVEL LEADERS APPLAUD PRESIDENT BUSH
FOR SIGNING BILL CALLED
‘MOST SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL REFORM SINCE 9/11’
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7/31/2007 | TRAVEL LEADERS APPLAUD INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE LEGISLATION TO FUND AN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PROMOTION CAMPAIGN |
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7/30/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY APPLAUDS CONGRESSIONAL
PASSAGE OF 9/11 LEGISLATION
Bill Includes Provisions to Improve U.S. Visa Policy and Entry Procedures
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7/30/2007 | NEW SURVEY SHOWS
WEATHER EMERGENCIES HAVE LITTLE EFFECT
ON TRAVEL INTENTIONS OF AMERICANS
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7/27/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY TO ENGAGE BUSINESS LEADERS
ON ECONOMIC AND DIPLOMATIC BENEFITS OF TRAVEL
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7/27/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY PRAISES LAWMAKERS FOR ADOPTING MEASURES TO IMPROVE AMERICA’S WELCOME TO OVERSEAS VISITORS
DHS Appropriations Legislation includes Funding for Model Airports Program and International Registered Traveler Program |
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7/12/2007 | NATIONAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADER WILL TOUT HOUSTON AS A NATIONWIDE TRENDSETTER IN MONDAY ADDRESS
The head of the Washington, D.C.-based Travel Industry Association will deliver the keynote address Monday at the quarterly luncheon meeting of the Greater Houston Partnership.
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6/28/2007 | SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE PASSES
“TRAVEL PROMOTION ACT OF 2007”
Reaffirms Importance of International Travel to the Nation
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6/20/2007 | TRAVEL LEADERS LAUD DORGAN, STEVENS AND INOUYE FOR INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO FUND
A FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PROMOTION CAMPAIGN |
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6/20/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY HAS MISGIVINGS
OVER NEW DHS PLAN TO PHASE IN CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL BY LAND AND SEA
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6/8/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY RESPONSE TO TEMPORARY TIME OUT
FOR PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS:
‘COMMON SENSE PREVAILS’
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6/6/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY APPLAUDS SENATORS OFFERING AMENDMENTS TO REFORM U.S. VISA AND ENTRY PROCEDURES |
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5/31/2007 | STEPHEN HOLMES, WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CHIEF EXECUTIVE, TO BE INDUCTED INTO HALL OF LEADERS |
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5/24/2007 | RISING GASOLINE PRICES MAY ALTER SUMMER VACATION PLANS |
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5/24/2007 | U.S. TRAVEL INDUSTRY APPLAUDS SENATORS COLEMAN AND COLLINS FOR WHTI LEGISLATION, URGES SENATE TO ACT |
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5/17/2007 | SUMMER 2007 LEISURE TRAVEL VOLUME EXPECTED TO
INCREASE 1.4% IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
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5/9/2007 |
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATES TRAVEL ACROSS AMERICA
Recognition Showcases “Travel & Tourism: America’s Front Door”
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5/7/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AND AOL TRAVEL ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF
“ACROSS AMERICA” WEB PAGE SALUTING NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
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5/3/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS CALL FOR MORE FEDERAL OUTREACH AFTER NEW SURVEY REVEALS CONFUSION ABOUT PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS |
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4/18/2007 | TIA’S TRAVEL TRADE BAROMETER SHOWS
U.S. LOST MARKET SHARE LAST YEAR FROM UK AND GERMANY
WHILE MEXICO BOOKINGS INCREASED
UK Travel To U.S. Expected To Remain Flat Through Spring;
More Positive Outlook Predicted For Germany And Mexico
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4/6/2007 | ‘CUSTOMER IN CONTROL’ IS MESSAGE AT TRAVELCOM RES-EXPO
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4/5/2007 | NEW STUDY IDENTIFIES TRAVELERS’ IDEAL VACATION TRIP
In-Depth Survey by Travel Industry Association and American Express Focuses on What Americans Want in an Ideal Vacation and Where Their Current Vacations Are Falling Short
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3/23/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASKS STATE DEPARTMENT TO ADDRESS GROWING WAIT TIMES FOR U.S. PASSPORTS |
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3/19/2007 | INDUSTRY EXPERTS TOUT TRAVEL AS LEADING
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY TOOL
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3/14/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY APPLAUDS SENATE ACTION AS
‘IMPORTANT INITIATIVES TO ENHANCE SECURITY AND
IMPROVE AMERICA’S IMAGE’
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3/13/2007 | NEW PUBLICATION DESIGNED TO ATTRACT EUROPEAN TRAVELERS TO THE USA
One Million Issues Published in Four Languages
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3/12/2007 | THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES
THE TRAVEL MARKETING SEARCH |
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2/27/2007 | UNIQUE CANADIAN AND AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP
CALLS FOR OPTIONS TO PASSPORT REQUIREMENT TO BE EXPLORED
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2/27/2007 | TIA ANNOUNCES DATES AND THEME FOR NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK 2007
Annual Recognition Celebrates “Travel & Tourism: America’s Front Door”
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2/22/2007 | TRAVELCOM/RES-EXPO INTRODUCES THE ULTIMATE
TRAVEL DISTRIBUTION CHAT ROOM
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2/21/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AND YESAWICH, PEPPERDINE, BROWN & RUSSELL CO-AUTHOR SURVEY OF EMERGING TRAVEL TRENDS |
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2/14/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES TRAVELCOM RES-EXPO INNOVATORS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY AND DISTRIBUTION
First Annual Award to Recognize Travel’s Most Innovative Companies at
TravelCom Res-Expo April 6, 2007, in Las Vegas
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2/14/2007 | Comprehensive Culinary Travel Survey Provides
Insights on Food and Wine Travelers
First-Ever Report by Travel Industry Association, Gourmet and International Culinary Tourism Association Identifies, Defines and Profiles Culinary Tourist Segments
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2/1/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY LAUDS SENATOR DORGAN’S PLEDGE
TO DEVELOP LEGISLATION IMPROVING SECURITY
AND HELPING AMERICA’S IMAGE ABROAD
Industry Also Unveils One-Year Evaluation of Progress Made
On Rice-Chertoff Joint Vision
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1/31/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTY ASSOCIATION
TO BUILD OFFICIAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEBSITES
PROMOTING AMERICA TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
Department of Commerce Awards $3.9 Million Cooperative Agreement Over Two Years
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1/31/2007 | TIA CHAIR RASULO TOUTS NEW LONG-RANGE PLAN TO REVERSE DECLINE IN TRAVEL TO U.S., IMPROVE AMERICA'S IMAGE ABROAD
"Blueprint to Discover America" Offers Solutions to Visa Policy and
Entry Procedure Processes; Proposes Communications Effort Overseas
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1/30/2007 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AND TRAVEL MARKET INSIGHTS TO EXPAND TRAVEL TRADE BAROMETER PROGRAM
Program Will Provide Timely and Reliable
Overseas Bookings and Short-Term Forecast Trends
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1/9/2007 | TIA TO LURE BRITISH VACATIONERS
WITH DISCOVER AMERICA MAGAZINE
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12/11/2006 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE
TO MAKE GETTING A PASSPORT EASIER
IN ADVANCE OF NEW REQUIREMENTS
GetAPassportNow.com Provides Links to U.S., Canadian and Mexican
Passport Information
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11/21/2006 | TIA TRAVEL TIDBITS:
Spa Vacations, Voluntourism, Child-Friendly Destinations, Enrichment Travel and Spiritual Vacations |
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7/25/2006 | STAYING WIRED ON VACATION:
TRAVELERS’ USE OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE ROAD
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7/12/2006 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY TO STATE DEPARTMENT:
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS KEY TO IMPROVING AMERICA’S IMAGE
Roger Dow, CEO of Travel Industry Association, Testifies before Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy
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6/29/2006 | TRAVEL INDUSTRY APPLAUDS CONTINUED BIPARTISAN SENATE EFFORT TO DEVELOP REASONABLE, EFFECTIVE WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE |
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6/13/2006 | PEW GLOBAL ATTITUDES PROJECT:
RELEASE OF 2006 STUDY OF U.S. IMAGE ABROAD
STATEMENT FROM ROGER DOW;
PRESIDENT AND CEO,
TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
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6/8/2006 | TIA PRESIDENT AND CEO ROGER DOW TESTIFIES ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE
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6/7/2006 | JONATHAN LINEN TO BE INDUCTED INTO TRAVEL INDUSTRY HALL OF LEADERS |
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