Tag: Association President
U.S. Travel Association: Holds IPW Press Conference and you’re there
editor- June 5, 2019 00:18Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO was the first to speak at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Press Conference held at the 51st edition held on Tuesday, June ... Read More
Exploring America in a RV: Lifestyle travel for 15 million Americans
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 21:33An annual survey by the RV Industry Association finds that 88% of RV owners in the United States plan to use their RVs as much or more than they did ... Read More
Memorial Day traffic study finds dire economic cost, public support for user fees
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 19:05The U.S. Travel Association on Wednesday released a survey finding that Americans avoided an estimated 47.5 million auto trips due to highway congestion in 2018—costing the economy $30 billion in ... Read More
Washington, DC Tourism: 21.9 million domestic visitors in 2018
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 01:30Destination DC (DDC) today announced that Washington, DC attracted a record 21.9 million domestic visitors in 2018, the ninth consecutive year for tourism growth. Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and ... Read More
U.S. Department of Homeland Security McAleenan appointment: U.S. Travel Association issues statement
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 8, 2019 06:12U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the announced appointment of Kevin K. McAleenan as acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: "In ... Read More
Crime out of control and rampant in Waikiki: Let’s make it unwelcoming for homeless
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 29, 2019 00:14The perception is that crime is out of control and rampant in Waikiki. The community wants to make Waikiki unwelcome and uncomfortable for homeless people. Crime is not out of ... Read More
IGLTA Foundation’s new NYC think tank to address key issues in LGBTQ+ Tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2019 17:00The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation (IGLTAF) inaugural Leadership Think Tank will unite top executives from LGBTQ+ welcoming destinations around the globe at Google during IGLTA’s 36th Annual Global Convention ... Read More
U.S. Travel Association announces new Executive Vice President
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 15:45The U.S. Travel Association on Thursday announced the promotion of Tori Barnes to Executive Vice President of Public Affairs following the departure of Jonathan Grella. Grella led U.S. Travel's advocacy ... Read More
8 BBQ teams to throw down at 2nd Guam BBQ Block Party
editor- July 4, 2014 05:58TUMON, Guam - The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announces that 8 local and international teams have been selected to compete during the 2nd Annual Pleasure Island Guam BBQ Block Party ... Read More