Though signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to emerge, a new study from the U.S. Travel Association indicates total travel spending in the United States is predicted to drop 45% by the end of 2020. This new data is spurring renewed calls for federal measures to support the industry that was one of the top U.S. employers and exporters prior to the pandemic.
The American Bus Association—the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism—released a report for the motorcoach and group travel industry outlining sample policies to help promote cleanliness and safety for post-pandemic travel.
Having a passport is key for those looking to travel internationally and making sure it's up to date and renewed is a huge part of the process.
When groups are ready to travel again, they could expect to see some updated security measures if they're flying. The Transportation Security Administration is implementing changes to the security screening process in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Following a collaboration amongst medical experts and a broad array of businesses and organizations, the United States travel industry submitted to the White House and U.S. governors a document containing detailed guidance for travel-related businesses to help keep their customers and employees safe, as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
