Tag: department of commerce
U.S. Travel Association: Holds IPW Press Conference and you’re there
Roger 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
Carlson Wagonlit Travel CEO: Vigilance needed to tackle human trafficking
As summer unofficially begins, so will travel across the world. Also on the rise will be human trafficking, a global problem that is being addressed by a recent study of ... Read More
Pamela Arway and Kurt Ekert appointed to Board of Directors of Carlson Inc.
Carlson Inc., an international travel management company and private investment firm, announces the appointments of Pamela Arway and Kurt Ekert to the Board of Directors, effective 1 May. Additionally, Lee ... Read More
Diamond Resorts’ decision to lay off 78 workers at The Modern Honolulu hotel condemned by union
UNITE HERE Local 5 condemns Diamond Resorts, a timeshare company headquartered in Las Vegas, after its decision to lay off 78 workers at The Modern Honolulu — nearly 30% of ... Read More
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association welcomes new leadership
The Board of Directors of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherry L. Rupert as the new Executive Director for the ... Read More
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association welcomes new leadership
The Board of Directors of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherry L. Rupert as the new Executive Director for the ... Read More
Oxford Economics: Brand USA’s marketing initiatives drove record international visitor spending
Today, Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announced that a study by Oxford Economics shows Brand USA’s marketing efforts are generating a high return on investment ... Read More
WTTC 19th Global Summit final program: Changemakers including President Obama meet in Seville
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) will be heading to Seville, Spain this week to attend the 19th Global Summit of WTTC on April 3 and 4. WTTC members are the ... Read More
Reason to celebrate: Skål International USA
SKÅL International USA is currently the largest National Committee within Skål International with 2,000 members and 50 clubs nationwide. And the organization has reason to celebrate. Outgoing Skål International USA ... Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau: First tourism office ever to receive highest export award in US
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented the Guam Visitors Bureau with the President’s “E” Award for Export Service at a ceremony in Washington, DC, May 22. The President’s “E” ... Read More
Brand USA hosts first-ever China MegaFam
Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, in partnership with United Airlines, hosted its first-ever China familiarization tour (MegaFam). Read More
2015 US overseas visitation estimates released
WASHINGTON, DC - The US Department of Commerce, National Travel & Tourism Office (NTTO), today announced the results of its 2015 Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT). Read More
Commerce announces 2012 price schedule for Visitor Arrivals Program (I-94)
The US Department of Commerce has just published the 2012 price schedule for purchasing data from the Visitor Arrivals Program (I-94). Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau booth visited by US Secretary of Commerce
TUMON, Guam - US Secretary of Commerce John Bryson visited the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) booth on the convention floor during the US Travel Association's 2012 International Pow Wow in ... Read More