Travel: U.S. Travel Association Applauds Senate Effort to Attract More International Travelers by Pursuing Video Conferencing for Visa Interviews

The U.S. Travel Association today hailed inclusion of language in Senate legislation to create a two-year secure videoconferencing pilot program to improve the visa application process. Secure visa interviewing technology could help the United States attract millions of new visitors by providing greater access to tourist visas and is a potential boon for the American economy and jobs.

Travel: Broad Restrictions Canceling Flights Due To Iceland Volcano Have Cost U.S. Economy $650 Million, Spending That Supports 6,000 Jobs

Broad restrictions canceling flights to the U.S. in the past five days due to the erupting volcano in Iceland has cost the U.S. economy $650 million, according to the U.S. Travel Association. This spending supports 6,000 U.S. jobs.

Travel: Travel Community Supports Expansion of "Global Entry" Trusted Traveler Program Between United States and Germany

The U.S. Travel Association applauded the announcement that the United States and Germany are partnering to link trusted traveler programs as part of Global Entry, a program designed to expedite the entry process for trusted travelers. The agreement between the two countries builds on existing bilateral agreements with Canada, Mexico and the Netherlands to facilitate low-risk travelers into the U.S.

Travel: Statement from Roger Dow, President and CEO, U.S. Travel Association, Regarding President Obama's Initiative to Double Exports

Responding to President Obama’s executive order to form an Export Promotion Cabinet and comments regarding a National Export Initiative to double exports over the next five years, Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, issued the following statement:

Travel: U.S. Travel in the News

When it comes to the debate on jobs, there's always plenty of talk about entrepreneurship, small business, biotechnology and clean energy. …

Travel: U.S. Travel Association Applauds U.S. Representative Sam Farr for Introducing TRIP Act Legislation

The U.S. Travel Association today applauded U.S. Representative Sam Farr’s introduction of legislation to increase domestic tourism and urged others in Congress to support his legislation.

Travel: President Obama Tells the World 'Come to America' with Signing of First-Ever U.S Travel Promotion Program

The travel community celebrated a major victory today when President Obama signed into law the first-ever national travel promotion and communications program to attract more international travelers to the U.S. The historic moment, commemorated during a White House signing ceremony, is a major step in addressing America’s decline in attracting overseas visitors to the U.S. during the past decade.

Travel: Pow Wow 2010 - la Orlando (Florida)

Ediţia din acest an – cea de-a 42-a – a Târgului de Turism al Americii (Pow Wow), organizat de US Travel Association va avea loc în Florida, la Orlando, între 15 şi 19 Mai.

Travel: U.S. Travel Association Announces Online Press Room for 2010 International Pow Wow

New green resource will eliminate paper waste, shipping costs while creating a direct connection between journalists and U.S. travel suppliers.

Tourism: International Pow Wow 2009 - Thank You For Attending!

(Scrisoare de multumire primita de participantii din partea presei internationale la POW WOW 2009, dde la BRUCE BOMMARITO)
On behalf of the U.S. Travel Association team, I would like to thank you for your attendance at International Pow Wow 2009 in Miami. We especially appreciate everyone's efforts to attend during this challenging economic time. The $3.5 billion of business conducted during the more than 70,000 pre-scheduled appointments this year points again to the value of face-to-face meetings.

Tourism: De ce n-au americanii o Elena Udrea?

(Corespondenta speciala din Miami) Explicatia e simpla: pentru ca la ei presedinte este Barack Obama!Si ce daca? - ati putea intreba.Pai Obama nu are in anturajul sau o personalitate de calibrul Elenei Udrea.Careia sa-i faca cadou un minister nou-nout, cum a facut Traian Basescu.Mai mult: americanii n-au avut niciodata un minister al Turismului, desi au cel mai dezvoltat si mai performant turism dintre toate tarile lumii.Au avut insa intotdeauna un obiectiv national: sa-si promoveze potentialul, sa aduca cat mai multi turisti de pretutindeni si sa puna aceasta ramura in slujba dezvoltarii.

Tourism: Cea de-a 41-a editie a Targului International de Turism al Americii - POW WOW - a debutat la Miami

(Corespondenta din Miami de la Mariana Andronic)Astazi de dimineata, la Convention Center din Miami Beach, a debutat cea de-a 41-a editie a celei mai importante manifestari din domeniul turismului - targul "POW WOW" 2001, organizat de US Travel Association.

Tourism: Octavian Andronic: America nu crede in criza si in gripa...

(Corespondenta din Miami) Valurile de calatori pe care le descarca aproape continuu jet-urile transatlantice pe aeroportul din Miami nu au parte de vreun semn ca pe aici bantuie celebra febra porcina.

Travel: Octavian Andronic: America does not believe in crisis nor in flu...

(Correspondence from Miami, Florida)The waves of travelers that flow continuously out of the transatlantic Jets do not perceive a single sign of the swain flu presence. It is possible that extra security measures have been taken at the airport terminals that disembark passengers from Mexico and South America, but anyhow nothing seems to reveal fears of any kind. It seems that not even the financial crisis reached this Capital of the Tropics. The city has continued to develop at a rate that left behind most of the other great cities of the world.

Tourism: Miami Beach and U.S. Department of the Interior Salute Art Deco District's 30th Anniversary of Designation on National Register of Historic Places

Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) activists fought against all odds 30 years ago to save Miami Beach's Art Deco architecture from bulldozers and demolition, and few could have imagined the impact their efforts would have on the city's future. Led by founder Barbara Baer Capitman, the League won its landmark battle on May 14, 1979, when the Art Deco District was named to the National Register of Historic Places - the first time a 20th century district was recognized as "Historic" by the U.S. government. Since then, every element of South Beach's renaissance may be traced back to this defining moment.

Interviu: Roger Dow promoveaza U.S. Travel (EN)

Intrun interviu acordat publiucatiei POW WOW DAILY Roger Dow, president and CEO of the TIA, a impartasit opiniile sale in legatura cu formarea unei noi entitati - US TRAVEL ASSOCIATION - si obiectivele acesteia pentru 2009(Mariana Andronic, UNIVERSUL PADURII)

Tourism: PINK JEEP TOURS TO BECOME FIRST INDEPENDENT TOUR COMPANY TO OFFER IN-PARK SERVICE IN DEATH VALLEY THIS FALL

Pink Jeep Tours also Launches Grand Canyon Classic Deluxe Tour, Featuring Awe-Inspiring Quartermaster Point.

Tourism: Saddle Up for Texas Tuesday at International Pow Wow 2009

Texans really know how to let loose and have a good time. And we're inviting you to join in!

Tourism: International Pow Wow by Night...

Welcome to sunny Miami! We look forward to showing you the sights, sounds, culture and tropical beauty of our amazing destination during International Pow Wow 2009. Below is a guide to the many exciting evening events taking place during International Pow Wow.

Tourism: TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL UNDERGOES $723.5 MILLION RENOVATION

International visitors’ first and last impressions of LA are made at LAX. With the airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) extensive renovations, both arrival and departure experiences are better than ever. This is a 21st century terminal for 21st century travelers. Designers have studied what customers need from the moment they step into the terminal to the moment they board as well as from the moment they deplane and move on to curbside.

Travel: A New York visit begins at the NY SKYRIDE

Located on the 2ND floor of the Empire State Building, this favorite and unique New York City attraction offers visitors an unusual aerial view of the city in New York's ONLY virtual tour theater. This half hour presentation offers first timers as well as repeat visitors a unique overview of New York City using moving platforms, digital technology and an 18 foot/6 meter large format screen.

Travel: MIAMI ALL SET FOR INTERNATIONAL POW WOW FROM MAY 16 TO 20, 2009

Miami: International Pow Wow is the largest generator of Visit USA travel with more than $4 billion worth of future business expected to be booked this year in Miami from May 16 to 20.

Tourism: POW WOW 2008 Las Vegas s-a incheiat. Se pregateste Miami- POW WOW 2009

Corespondenta speciala din Las Vegas, de la Octavian Andronic. Timp de 5 zile capitala divertismentului mondial - cum este considerat Las Vegas -a gazduit cea mai importanta reuniune a turismului american:POW WOW 2008.

Tourism: Americanii lanseaza kit-ul de calatorie aeriana "3-1-1"

US AIRPORT SECURITY a lansat, la Conventia turismului american, POW WOW, care se desfasoara la Las Vegas, kit-ul de calatorie "3-1-1"

Tourism: LAS VEGAS a devenit pentru 5 zile "capitala" turismului american

Corespondenţă din Las Vegas ( SUA) de la Octavian Andronic - Luni dimineaţa s-au deschis lucrările celei de-a 40-a ediţii a Convenţiei anuale a turismului american " POW WOW" organizată de T.I.A. ( Travel Industry Association ).

Tourism: Kennedy Space Center at Pow Wow 2008

11...10...9...the countdown is on! With only 11 Space Shuttle missions left, there's no better time to visit Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex than now.

Tourism: Sports Museum of America at Pow Wow Conference in Las Vegas

The Sports Museum of America just opened in New York City and our representatives will be at the event as well and would love to speak with you about the brand new museum if you have a few moments to spare.

Tourism: International Pow Wow Delegates .... Get ready to be astounded by Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is thrilled to be part of International Pow Wow 2008 in Las Vegas and looks forward to hosting all delegates to two performances of Blue Man Group at The Venetian.