U.S. Travel Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State

The U.S. Travel Association | February 2, 2017

WASHINGTON (February 2, 2017)—U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement congratulating Rex Tillerson on his confirmation as Secretary of State by the U.S. Senate: "We applaud the U.S. Senate for confirming Mr. Tillerson into this crucial role, and look forward to working with him and his team. "The Department of State plays a critical role in our country's travel policies, which in turn play an outsize part in the U.S. economy. During his confirmation hearings, Mr. Tillerson indicated that he understood the need for measures to strengthen security while still keeping the econo...