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Travel Community Reacts to Breakdown of Coronavirus Relief Talks
The U.S. Travel Association | August 10, 2020
WASHINGTON (August 10, 2020)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on reports that congressional and administration leaders are suspending negotiations on the next phase of pandemic-related legislative relief: “It is critical that leaders in Washington resume talks and move forward on much-needed coronavirus-related economic relief. The travel and tourism industry accounts for 38% of all U.S. jobs lost so far, and travel companies—83% of which are small businesses—remain particularly vulnerable to the economic impact of the health crisis. ...
The District of Columbia, Destination DC and Tourism Partners Discuss Importance of Recovery Plans Once Travel Is Safe
Destination DC | May 6, 2020
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2020 - Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for DC, and partners today announced the current impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry and steps toward recovery once travel is safe. Muriel E. Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia, joined DDC President and CEO Elliott L. Ferguson, II today for the update. "When the time comes and we are able to safely reopen our city, I know our community will be eager to support the businesses, sites and restaurants that have made DC one of the top destinations in the world," said Mayor Muriel Bowser. "The reopening of our city won't all ha...
U.S. Travel Assn. Welcomes Destination DC President and CEO Elliott L. Ferguson II as National Chair
U.S. Travel Association | February 22, 2019
WASHINGTON (February 22, 2019)— The U.S. Travel Association on Thursday announced the election of Elliott L. Ferguson II, president and CEO of Destination DC, as its new national chair. Ferguson, who served on the board for seven years, succeeds Wyndham Hotels and Resorts' president and CEO Geoff Ballotti. "Elliott is a leader with vision and skill, as evidenced by his organization's successful positioning of the District as a foremost destination for domestic and international travelers alike," said U.S. Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow. "Elliott's track record as a guardian of the travel ...
