When Travel Succeeds,
America Succeeds

Travel is an economic powerhouse, essential to driving economic growth and job creation in states, destinations and communities across America.

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Supports nearly

15M

U.S. jobs

 

Generates

$84B

in state &

local taxes

Contributes

$2.6T

to nation's

economy

Once America’s

#1

services

export

The Travel Works Roadshow

Our Recent Stops

Detroit, MI

U.S. Travel took its Roadshow to Detroit, Michigan highlighting the vast economic impact of travel across the state and the significant role of transportation and mobility in the future of travel.

09/05/2023

Savannah, GA

U.S. Travel hosted Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) for a Travel Works Power Hour in Savannah—using the opportunity to share the essential impact travel has on the local economy.

08/21/2023

Alexandria, VA

Following stops in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD, the final DMV Travel Works stop was in Old Town Alexandria, VA, which featured a tour through the historic city with Visit Alexandria as well as a surprise visit from Councilman John Chapman.

05/11/2023

Washington, DC

During the first stop of the relaunched Travel Works Campaign, a branded food truck served coffee and donuts—along with a message that travel fuels the American economy—to morning commuters, Capitol Hill staffers and more than 20 members of Congress.

05/10/2023

Baltimore, MD

Following the Capitol Hill stop, U.S. Travel hit the road to visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor—where representatives from U.S. Travel, Visit Baltimore and the National Aquarium handed out refreshments and spread the word about travel’s role in powering Charm City.

05/10/2023

North Muskegon, MI

U.S. Representative John Moolenaar (MI-2) joined a group of travel industry leaders for a Travel Works Power Hour event in Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park.

02/21/2023

Las Vegas, NV

U.S. Representative Dina Titus (NV-01) joined a group of travel industry leaders for a Travel Works Power Hour event during IMEX at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada.

10/22/2022

Niagara Falls, NY

Travel industry leaders met with Rep. Brian Higgins (NY-26) to highlight how pro-travel policies can create jobs, bolster our industry and drive economic development both locally and nationally.

08/31/2022

Frederick, MD

Tourism leaders and other local community members held a virtual roundtable with Rep. David Trone (MD-06), noting their desire to expand and extend COVID relief programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program among others.

07/14/2020

Kansas City, KS

Travel industry leaders and members of the local community held a virtual roundtable event with Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) where the group discussed travel issues related to the then-novel COVID-19 pandemic, including the stark decrease in traveler spending.

05/11/2020

Glacier Country, MT

The virtual Travel Talk (now Travel Works Power Hour) with Senator Daines primarily explored the COVID-19 pandemic’s early impact on inbound domestic travel and the Montana travel industry.

04/21/2020

Oklahoma City, OK

Community members and leaders from the Oklahoma travel and tourism industry held a roundtable with former Rep. Kendra Horn (D-OK) at the Science Museum Oklahoma to thank the Congresswoman for her support of Brand USA and to provide insights into the travel industry’s economic impact in the area.

02/14/2020

New Albany, IN

The Braun Travel Talk (now Travel Works Power Hour) took place at the Culbertson Mansion in New Albany, IN where the group of travel leaders discussed the economic impact of tourism as well as their support for Brand USA reauthroization.

09/23/2019

Columbus, OH

U.S. Travel brought its Travel Works Roadshow to Columbus, OH in 2019 with a daylong series of events spotlighting travel’s impact on a local, regional and national level.

08/29/2019

St. Louis, MO

U.S. Travel kicked off its Travel Works Roadshow in St. Louis in 2019 with a daylong series of events spotlighting travel’s impact on a local, regional and national level.

08/27/2019

Sulphur, OK

U.S. Representative Cole was very appreciative of the meeting with the group of state and local travel industry leaders. Several attendees talked about how partnerships with Brand USA has led to greater ability to promote travel. The Congressman agreed to join the bill on the spot.

08/22/2019

Nashville, IN

The Travel Works Power Hour in Nashville, Indiana with Congressman Hollingsworth focused on creating new opportunities and awareness for rural destinations.

08/15/2019

Las Vegas, NV

During a roundtable with Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) at the Delano Las Vegas, local travel leaders and community members discussed how it is particularly important that Nevada receives its full share of federal infrastructure funds as it is a state that relies heavily on tourists driving and flying into the area.

08/14/2019

Virginia Beach, VA

During a roundtable at the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) and local travel leaders discussed the development of a new 285,000-square-foot state-of-the-art sports center.

06/17/2019

Seattle, WA

Visit Seattle, the Port of Seattle, Expedia, and other local travel leaders held a roundtable with Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) to discuss how infrastructure investments, like Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) Airport’s new International Arrivals Facility helped the airport expand international air service.

04/23/2019

Dallas, TX

U.S. Representative Colin Allred (TX-32) joined a group of travel industry leaders for a roundtable event at the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

03/19/2019

Coral Gables, FL

During a roundtable at the historic Biltmore Hotel, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau held a roundtable discussion with former Rep. Donna Shalala and a diverse group of leaders from Florida's tourism industry to discuss the importance of travel to Miami's economy.

03/01/2019

Gurnee, IL

During a roundtable discussion with Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), local travel businesses, organizations and community members and organizations discussed how roller coasters could draw enthusiasts from around the country to Gurnee and boost economic growth for both Six Flags and various local businesses.

10/09/2017

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