U.S. Travel’s ‘Made in America’ Report Highlights Value, Importance of Promoting Tourism

The U.S. Travel Association | August 16, 2018

WASHINGTON (August 16, 2018)—The U.S. Travel Association this week released an in-depth report detailing travel and tourism's indispensable role in states' and communities' economic health. Entitled "Made in America: Travel's Essential Contribution to Economic Development," the 50-page report utilizes case studies and economic data to educate policymakers and the public about the critical need for sustained efforts to promote their jurisdictions as travel destinations. While the report delivers a positive message, its findings warn that the financial toll for America's communities can be devastating w...