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The travel industry fights for Brand USA -- and its survivalAt stake for the U.S. tourism industry is the restoration of its previous budget and reauthorization by 2027 amid a challenging...

Nick Adams said, "No one has done more for American tourism than President Trump."

Trump pump or Trump slump? A conversation with U.S. tourism envoy Nick AdamsEditor at large Robert Silk spoke with Adams at the U.S. Travel Association's IPW conference about how he hopes to bolster...

U.S. Travel: Removing customs officers from airports would cause 'lasting harm'

U.S. Travel: Removing customs officers from airports would cause 'lasting harm'The U.S. Travel Association issued a statement warning that cutting staff from airports in sanctuary cities would have severe...

The House of Delegates chambers in the Maryland State House.

ASTA seeks clarity on new Maryland law requiring travel seller registrationThe law requires travel sellers to register if they operate within Maryland or sell travel to residents of the state, and it...

Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin appeared on Fox News' "Hannity" on May 26.

DHS reiterates threat to remove international flights to sanctuary citiesHomeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin said that plans are being made to cut Customs staff from airports in sanctuary...

Reducing Customs staffing at major airports "would have a devastating effect on the airline and tourism industries," said trade group Airlines for America.

DHS threat to cut airport staffing in sanctuary cities alarms travel industryThe travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S....

U.S. Travel Association CEO said that Trump policies are likely to continue impeding U.S. inbound travel.

At U.S. Travel event, a pledge to revitalize inbound tourismA contingent of Trump administration officials made their way to Fort Lauderdale for the IPW conference, where sagging visitor...

Brand USA plans new tourism campaign to reconnect with CanadiansWith cross-border travel from Canada continuing to lag, Brand USA is working on a targeted marketing campaign to help turn the...

Beginning in the last quarter of 2026, U.S. citizens will need to apply for and obtain an ETIAS travel authorization ahead of their trip for short-term stays in 30 European countries.

ASTA provides guide for travel authorization systemsThe document outlines the European Travel Information and Authorization System and the European Union Entry/Exit System, among...

CEO Geoff Freeman at U.S. Travel's IPW conference in Fort Lauderdale this week.

U.S. Travel chief: Social media screening plan should be 'ripped up'Geoff Freeman said it's not enough that Customs and Border Protection wants to scale back a plan he considers unnecessary and...

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