Articles tagged “u.s. travel”

Tourism

U.S. Travel Hires Industry Association Veteran Geoff Freeman as Next CEO

While the U.S. Travel Association didn't exactly stay in house for its critical hire, the organization believes Geoff Freeman's extensive travel experience — and knowledge of D.C. industry lobbying — will be crucial in helping boost the U.S. tourism industry at a pivotal time.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

U.S. Travel Hires Industry Association Veteran Geoff Freeman as Next CEO

Skift Research

U.S. Travel Tracker: May 2022 Highlights

In May, 47% of Americans traveled, a 4-percentage-point lift from the same time last year. In addition, 41% of U.S. consumers have already planned to travel and another 30% indicate they are likely to travel this summer, pointing to a very strong summer season for the U.S. travel industry.

9 months ago
U.S. Travel Tracker: May 2022 Highlights

Airlines

U.S.-UK Flying Will Be Back in Weeks: Airline Group Chief

In a move of optimism, the head of IATA says airlines could pressure governments enough to open the U.S.-UK corridor. Will it work?

Sarah Young and Tim Hepher, Reuters | 2 years ago

U.S.-UK Flying Will Be Back in Weeks: Airline Group Chief

Tourism

New Jersey, New York and Connecticut to Ask Visitors From Several States to Self-Quarantine

The policy also applies to New Yorkers who travel to one of these states and then return home. Those states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, Utah and Texas.

Peter Szekely and Jonathan Allen, Reuters | 3 years ago

New Jersey, New York and Connecticut to Ask Visitors From Several States to Self-Quarantine

Tourism

Canada and the U.S. Slated to Extend Travel Ban Through July

No "bienvenue" for you. The United States and Canada appear set to agree to keep their 5,500-mile border closed to nonessential traffic, as the coronavirus continues to spread in both nations.

David Ljunggren and Steve Scherer, Reuters | 3 years ago

Canada and the U.S. Slated to Extend Travel Ban Through July

Business Travel

What the Travel Industry Wants From the Next Round of U.S. Government Relief

No shortage of lobbying on the travel industry's behalf went into the CARES Act. But with another round of financial stimulus on the horizon, the work is far from over.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 3 years ago

What the Travel Industry Wants From the Next Round of U.S. Government Relief

Coronavirus

Hotels Face Bigger Hit Than Post-9/11 and Great Recession Combined: Hospitality Official Warns

Will the U.S.government be able to bail out everyone? The line of businesses and people hoping for relief is getting very long.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Hotels Face Bigger Hit Than Post-9/11 and Great Recession Combined: Hospitality Official Warns

Tourism

U.S. to See 6 Percent Drop in International Inbound Travel Over Next 3 Months

There may be scant official guidance saying travelers shouldn't visit the U.S., but it looks as though coronavirus is resulting in a sharp drop in international arrivals nonetheless.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 3 years ago

U.S. to See 6 Percent Drop in International Inbound Travel Over Next 3 Months

Tourism

U.S. Travel Association Unveils 10-Year Agenda at a Turbulent Time for Travel

U.S. Travel is entering a new decade, and the trade group seems to be aware that maintaining growth for the next 10 years will require that it asserts itself politically more than ever before.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 3 years ago

U.S. Travel Association Unveils 10-Year Agenda at a Turbulent Time for Travel

Tourism

Poland Becomes First Country in 5 Years to Join U.S. Visa Waiver Program

The U.S. inbound travel market needs all the good news it can get at the moment — and Poland's official entry into the visa waiver program is just that.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 3 years ago

Poland Becomes First Country in 5 Years to Join U.S. Visa Waiver Program