Enhance international travel facilitation programs to increase security, accessibility and efficiency across the travel ecosystem.

Quick Facts

Some of the best, most innovative security programs are also the ones that make travel more accessible and efficient. As we look ahead, a more streamlined approach to travel facilitation will be vital to handling a resurgence in travel demand.

Recommendations

Expand Global Entry and Preclearance locations to Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries

Expand the Visa Waiver Program to countries with strong security and low overstays

Enable group visa processing for large international conferences, exhibitions, events, and tours held in the U.S.

Key Resources

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Research, News and Commentary on Visitation and Facilitation Reforms

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Press Release

U.S. Travel Reacts to Tighter Entry Restrictions for U.S. Arrivals

December 02, 2021

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued a statement on the Biden administration’s announcement that it would tighten the pre-departure testing window for entry to the U.S. from three days for vaccinated travelers to one day.

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Webinars

Legislative Speaker Series: Congressman Cuellar (TX-28)

December 07, 2021

Legislative Speaker Series featuring Congressman Cuellar (TX-28). 

NOTICE AS OF 12/2/21 AT 2:00 P.M. ET: 

The time and date of this webinar will be POSTPONED...

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U.S. Travel Applauds Brand USA Bill Committee Passage

November 17, 2021

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce passing the Restoring Brand USA Act (H.R. 4594).

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Webinars
October 14, 2021

The Workforce Crisis: Looking to Data and Psychology

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The workforce crisis is affecting every corner of our industry—from frontline hourly positions to mid-level management and beyond. Tourism has historically battled a reputation of low-paying jobs, long hours and little upward mobility—all of which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also revealing industry vulnerability.

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Webinars
September 29, 2021

Economic Injury Disaster Loans for the Travel and Tourism Industry

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This joint webinar with U.S. Travel and the Small Business Administration (SBA), features a detailed overview of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)—specifically new program updates related to travel and tourism businesses—and a robust Q&A discussion.



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Press Release
September 21, 2021

IPW 2021 Reunites International Travel Buyers, Media, U.S. Suppliers in Las Vegas

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More than 2,600 attendees from 52 countries gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 18-22 for the 52nd annual IPW—the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the United States.

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September 20, 2021

U.S. Travel Reacts to Lifting of Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated International Travelers

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U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued a statement on today’s announcement that restrictions on international air travel will be lifted for vaccinated individuals.

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