The U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Diversity Matters recently announced a new strategic partnership that seeks to strengthen the association's focus and support of the industry on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and provide greater access to Tourism Diversity Matters' subject matter expertise, research and resources.
Shortly after the U.S. reopened its land and air borders to vaccinated international visitors, U.S. Travel Association released its biannual forecast, shedding light on what the data says about current and future travel spending. Keep reading to learn what the forecast predicts is to come for the U.S. travel industry's recovery.
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)—known as the leading global advocate for travel advisors, the travel industry and the traveling public—recently welcomed the addition of Jessica Klement as Vice President, Advocacy.
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified a new variant, B.1.1.529, as a "variant of concern" and has named it Omicron. First reported to the WHO by South Africa, the Omicron variant has left many wondering what's next for travel and how severe the new variant may be.
New initiatives and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments will strengthen infrastructure and help deploy newest transportation technology on public lands.
On November 17, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced new initiatives aimed at increasing access, supporting jobs, and enhancing the transportation experience on public lands across the country.