Articles Tagged With "Roger Dow"

	U.S. Travel Applauds Airlines for Improved Performance August 13, 2012 Statement by Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, on today’s announcement by the Department of Transportation that airline industry performance has improved:

U.S. Travel Commends New Bipartisan House and Senate JOLT Bills Legislation Creates Jobs Through Travel to the U.S. While Increasing Security May 23, 2012 The U.S. Travel Association today commended newly-introduced House and Senate versions of the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2012. The legislation will create jobs and improve national security through provisions that make long-term reforms to the visa system, improve the entry process and expand the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).Legislation Creates Jobs Through Travel to the U.S. While Increasing Security

	Rising Gas Prices Concern for Travelers, Travel Industry this Summer April 24, 2012 With the price of crude oil continuing to rise, travelers could alter vacation plans to control summer vacation costs and business travelers will travel less, according to a new survey by the U.S. Travel Association.

U.S. Travel Association Announces Support for Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act April 23, 2012 The U.S. Travel Association today announced support for the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security. In his remarks, Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, urged codification of a two-week visa processing standard and expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

U.S. Travel Industry Submits Input for National Travel and Tourism Strategy March 6, 2012 The U.S. Travel Association and industry partners today responded to President Obama’s call for comments and recommendations on a national travel and tourism strategy. The 19-page document was composed with broad industry input and highlights key elements for a national strategy to promote and expand international and domestic travel within the United States.

U.S. Travel Commends Permanent Global Entry Program February 14, 2012 The U.S. Travel Association today commended the implementation of a final rule to make the Global Entry Program permanent. A program within the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Global Entry allows for expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.

U.S. Travel Endorses Visa Waiver Program Expansion Legislation February 8, 2012 The U.S. Travel Association has announced its endorsement of new legislation to help expand the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act, introduced by Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), and Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), enhances security measures while extending the VWP framework to welcome additional countries.

	U.S. Travel to Capitalize on National Strategy for Business and Meetings Industry January 27, 2012 Last week’s presidential announcement of a national strategy on travel and tourism will increase business, meetings and convention travel, restoring the U.S. as the premier destination for business and meetings travelers, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

	TRAVEL INDUSTRY FACTS: In Advance of the President’s Speech at Walt Disney World January 23, 2012 The President will deliver remarks on January 19, at Walt Disney World to unveil a national strategy to boost tourism and travel. Representing $1.8 trillion in economic output and supporting 14 million jobs, the U.S. travel industry makes a significant impact on the U.S. economy.

U.S. Travel Association Hails National Strategy to Boost Travel and Tourism January 23, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC – In a first for the U.S., President Barack Obama today announced a national strategy on travel and tourism to boost travel in the United States. The U.S. travel industry is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, representing 1.8 trillion in economic output and supporting 14 million American jobs.

U.S. Travel Applauds Western Governors Association Support of Visa Reform December 9, 2011 The Western Governors Council, an organization representing the Governors of 19 states and three U.S.-Flag Pacific islands, adopted a resolution yesterday to improve visa approval procedures for international travelers visiting the United States. The resolution supports visa reform advocated by the U.S. Travel Association, including: