National & International Policy Filter 20 more Press Release U.S. Travel Association Applauds Creation of White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics The U.S. Travel Association today announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-g... U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category Sports TourismMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release Hospitality industry urges passage of state legislation requiring human trafficking training Today, state legislators and leaders from the hospitality industry convened to urge passage of House Bill 1286, which would require short-term rental operators—in addition to hotels and other lodging establishments—across Pennsylvania to provide hum... American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) More in this category Education & Professional DevelopmentMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release UN Tourism/ICAO Ministerial Summit calls for enhanced cooperation to unlock Africa’s growth The second UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa concluded with a unified call to enhance partnerships and collaboration to unlock the region’s growth. UN Tourism More in this category Events & ConferencesMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release UN Tourism Celebrates 1st Regional Congress of the Tourism Law Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean in Punta Cana UN Tourism successfully held the First Regional Congress of the Tourism Law Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean, under the theme "Legal perspectives towards sustainable tourism," on 15 and 16 July Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. UN Tourism More in this category Events & ConferencesMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Key Tax Provisions The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) was signed into law on July 4th, 2025, ushering in sweeping changes to the U.S. federal tax landscape. The OBBB permanently extends and expands many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and introd... JMBM Global Hospitality Group More in this category LegalMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release New Report Details Necessary Travel Reforms Before FIFA World Cup, Olympics, Mega-Decade of Events Thanksgiving-like travel extremes expected at U.S. airports 50 days next year, doubling to 100 days in 2028; current air travel system not built to handle surge of travelers. Roadmap outlines future of TSA screening: shoes and belts on; liquids in b... U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release U.S. Travel Welcomes Confirmation of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category AppointmentsMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release U.S. Travel Applauds Ending of "Shoes-Off" Policy U.S. Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the announcement by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release GBTA Cites Business Travel Benefits Within Recently Passed U.S. Reconciliation Bill On July 4, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Reconciliation Bill, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which is a budget reconciliation law passed by the 119th United States Congress and includes tax and spending policies.... Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) More in this category Business TravelMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release Reconciliation Bill Contains Significant Wins for Travel Industry U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement after Congress’ approval of a sweeping legislative package sent to President Donald Trump for signature: U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category National & International Policy More like this The Hotel Yearbook 2025 - Tech Edition Navigating Current Innovation and Future Breakthroughs Explore Your content on Hospitality Net? Hospitality Net membership explained
Press Release U.S. Travel Association Applauds Creation of White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics The U.S. Travel Association today announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-g... U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category Sports TourismMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release Hospitality industry urges passage of state legislation requiring human trafficking training Today, state legislators and leaders from the hospitality industry convened to urge passage of House Bill 1286, which would require short-term rental operators—in addition to hotels and other lodging establishments—across Pennsylvania to provide hum... American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) More in this category Education & Professional DevelopmentMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release UN Tourism/ICAO Ministerial Summit calls for enhanced cooperation to unlock Africa’s growth The second UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa concluded with a unified call to enhance partnerships and collaboration to unlock the region’s growth. UN Tourism More in this category Events & ConferencesMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release UN Tourism Celebrates 1st Regional Congress of the Tourism Law Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean in Punta Cana UN Tourism successfully held the First Regional Congress of the Tourism Law Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean, under the theme "Legal perspectives towards sustainable tourism," on 15 and 16 July Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. UN Tourism More in this category Events & ConferencesMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Key Tax Provisions The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) was signed into law on July 4th, 2025, ushering in sweeping changes to the U.S. federal tax landscape. The OBBB permanently extends and expands many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and introd... JMBM Global Hospitality Group More in this category LegalMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release New Report Details Necessary Travel Reforms Before FIFA World Cup, Olympics, Mega-Decade of Events Thanksgiving-like travel extremes expected at U.S. airports 50 days next year, doubling to 100 days in 2028; current air travel system not built to handle surge of travelers. Roadmap outlines future of TSA screening: shoes and belts on; liquids in b... U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release U.S. Travel Welcomes Confirmation of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category AppointmentsMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release U.S. Travel Applauds Ending of "Shoes-Off" Policy U.S. Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the announcement by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release GBTA Cites Business Travel Benefits Within Recently Passed U.S. Reconciliation Bill On July 4, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Reconciliation Bill, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which is a budget reconciliation law passed by the 119th United States Congress and includes tax and spending policies.... Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) More in this category Business TravelMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release Reconciliation Bill Contains Significant Wins for Travel Industry U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement after Congress’ approval of a sweeping legislative package sent to President Donald Trump for signature: U.S. Travel Association (USTA) More in this category National & International Policy More like this