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AH&LA President & CEO Testifies Before Congress; Calls on Members to Bolster Travel and Tourism Sector

Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to emphasize the central role hotels play in the U.S. econ...

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AH&LA President & CEO Testifies Before Congress; Calls on Members to Bolster Travel and Tourism Sector21 November 2025AH&LANational & International Policy
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U.S. Travel Welcomes Introduction of VISIT USA Act to Restore Brand USA Funding Ahead of Major Global Events

The VISIT USA Act, introduced in Congress Wednesday, would restore critical funding to Brand USA—America’s destination marketing organization—as the nation prepares to host a decade of global events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, America 250 and...

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U.S. Travel Welcomes Introduction of VISIT USA Act to Restore Brand USA Funding Ahead of Major Global Events20 November 2025U.S. Travel AssociationNational & International Policy
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GTBA Welcomes the End of Government Shutdown and Calls for Ongoing Bi-Partisan Co-operation to Prevent Further Shutdowns

The Global Business Travel Association, GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, welcomes the news that the United States Congress has passed a continuing resolution to reopen the government through January 30 and provide back...

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GTBA Welcomes the End of Government Shutdown and Calls for Ongoing Bi-Partisan Co-operation to Prevent Further Shutdowns13 November 2025GBTANational & International Policy
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Travel & hospitality leaders call on U.S. House of Representatives to end government shutdown

Today, leaders from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Airlines for America (A4A), U.S. Travel Association, and the National Restaurant Association pressed the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately vote on the Senate-passed agre...

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U.S. Travel Warns of Thanksgiving Travel Chaos if Government Shutdown Continues

The U.S. Travel Association, joined by nearly 500 organizations and companies representing every sector of the travel industry, today sent a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate action to reopen the government ahead of the Thanksgivin...

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U.S. Travel Warns of Thanksgiving Travel Chaos if Government Shutdown Continues 4 November 2025U.S. Travel AssociationNational & International Policy
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U.S. Travel Forecast 2025: Modest Growth but Decline in International Visitors Threatens Economy and Jobs

The U.S. Travel Association released its updated Travel Forecast, projecting little growth in travel spending for 2025 but a significant decline in international inbound travel—a critical driver of the U.S. economy, jobs and global influence.

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