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U.S. Travel Calls on Congress to Pass Critical Disaster Relief by Thanksgiving Holiday
U.S. Travel Association | November 4, 2024
WASHINGTON - In a letter delivered on Friday, the U.S. Travel Association called on Congressional leaders to pass substantial disaster relief to regions devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton as soon as Congress reconvenes. In the letter, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman writes: “We urge you to swiftly pass a disaster supplemental appropriations bill by Thanksgiving to support communities devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Damage caused by these storms is estimated to total more than $100 billion dollars, with downstream impacts on travel, visitor spending, hotel bookings, tax revenues and employm...
Global Meetings Industry Day on April 11 Champions Value, Benefits of Business Events and Meetings
U.S. Travel Association | April 10, 2024
WASHINGTON – Under the banner theme of “Meetings Matter,” Global Meetings Industry Day is April 11, a day dedicated to championing the undeniable professional, personal and economic benefits of business meetings, trade shows, conferences and conventions. “In-person meetings and events are essential to the success of businesses and individuals across every industry,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “Global Meetings Industry Day is an opportunity to highlight how this critical sector fuels local economies, business profits, individual growth and the professional relationships that advance commo...
U.S. Senate, Fix Air Travel Before You Depart
U.S. Travel Association | July 24, 2023
WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the urgent need for the U.S. Senate to markup its version of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill and correct years of governmental failures: "While the Senate may be eager to fly home to start their August recess, millions of Americans have missed trips and lost time with family and friends this summer due to delays and cancellations caused by years of government inattention. The whole of the U.S. economy pays a price when a trip is delayed—or avoided entirely due to air travel hassles." "In fact, over half o...
U.S. Travel Welcomes End of Covid Vaccine Requirement for Inbound Travel
U.S. Travel Association | May 2, 2023
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the repeal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Covid vaccine requirement for inbound travel to the U.S.: “Today’s action to lift the vaccine requirement eases a significant entry barrier for many global travelers, moving our industry and country forward. “However, the return of international visitors should be as efficient and secure as possible. The federal government must ensure U.S. airports and other ports of entry are appropriately staffed with Customs and Border Protection officers to meet the growing demand for entry....
U.S. Travel Association Selects Geoff Freeman as President and CEO
U.S. Travel Association | June 23, 2022
WASHINGTON (June 22, 2022)—The next chapter of the U.S. Travel Association will be led by Geoff Freeman, a proven association leader who has a track record of building talented teams and delivering game-changing results for varied industries. He re-joins the U.S. Travel Association after nearly a decade of association leadership—first as president and CEO of the American Gaming Association and as the current president and CEO of the Consumer Brands Association. He will join U.S. Travel on September 1. Over the past 20 years, Freeman has built an approach to association leadership that is centered around industry unity and transformati...
