Destination Capitol Hill
Hundreds of Travel Advocates From 50 States Call for Action on Capitol Hill
U.S. Travel Association | March 21, 2024
NEW Data Underscores Travel Industry’s Contributions to Economy, Workforce Across U.S. WASHINGTON - Delegates from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia took to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for the U.S. Travel Association’s annual legislative fly-in, Destination Capitol Hill. Delegates held more than 300 meetings with top policymakers to discuss industry priorities to increase global competitiveness, drive economic growth and create and support jobs nationwide. "This year’s Destination Capitol Hill is all about setting the groundwork for a more globally competitive future for travel,” said U.S. Travel Association ...
U.S. Travel Honors Congressional Travel Champions, Distinguished Leader: Blunt, Klobuchar and LaHood
U.S. Travel Association | April 7, 2022
WASHINGTON — April 7, 2022 — The U.S. Travel Association on Wednesday announced the recipients of its 2022 Travel Champion Awards: Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) was awarded the association’s Distinguished Leadership Award and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) received the Travel Champion Award. Each is being honored for their exceptional leadership in advancing and protecting policies that strengthen travel to and within the United States. U.S. Travel presented the awards today during Destination Capitol Hill, the travel and tourism industry’s premier legislative fly-in event dedicated to educating po...
