There's no reason to wait until the public health emergency expires in May to eliminate the vax requirement for intl travelers. We thank the sponsors of H.R. 185 for their efforts to remove this outdated policy and normalize inbound travel operations. ➡️
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic recently withdrew from an upcoming U.S. tournament. He’s one of millions deterred from visiting the U.S. due to an outdated vaccine policy for int'l travelers, which continues to hurt our economic growth. Our statement ➡️
Our public lands are crucial to the American economy and the gateway communities that rely on them to be well-maintained for visitors. THANK YOU,
@POTUS
for signing the Great American
@Outdoors
Act into law.
U.S. Travel applauds the House passage of H.R. 185 which aims to end the vaccine mandate for international travelers. We see no reason to uphold the requirement until May, particularly as visitors from around the world plan spring and summer travel.
Entering
#USMCA
would be a big win for America and the entire travel industry:
✓ $1.7 billion in travel-generated economic output for the U.S.
✓ 15,000 American jobs created
Thank you,
@POTUS
, for prioritizing our economy and American jobs.
#USMCAnow
We’re calling on
@POTUS
to immediately suspend proof of vaccination for qualified visitors from Canada and other nations—a critical step that will bring more travelers to the U.S., boost our economy and accelerate inbound travel’s recovery. ⬇️
When the economy thrives, so does travel. The
#USMCA
would deliver $1.7 billion in travel-generated economic output and create 15,000 American jobs.
#USMCAnow
"We have the power right now to remove this requirement to bring travelers back into the country. And we certainly hope there will be an aggressive effort to do that." Read more from our President and CEO Geoff Freeman. ⬇️
Today, the Biden administration is announcing that its new travel policy requiring vaccination for foreign national travelers to enter the U.S. will begin Nov. 8. This is a long-awaited development and welcomed news, vital to continued recovery for all segments of our industry.
We urge
@POTUS
to set science-based policies regarding int’l travel and reciprocate the U.K., Canada & EU border reopenings. We can safely and responsibly reopen––and in doing so, spur our economic recovery.
Read more➡️
Breaking: U.S. Travel and 23 industry organizations release policy document outlining immediate steps to safely restart international inbound travel and lift remaining entry restrictions from low-risk countries. READ MORE ->
Happy National
#PlanForVacation
Day!! Over HALF of American workers let vacation time go unused every year. Don’t be part of the statistic.
#PlanForVacation
and make this your year to
#SeeTheUSA
.
Grab your camera, wanderlust and bucket list. 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 we are heading on a
#VirtualRoadTrip
across the U.S. to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. What stop are you most looking forward to? 🗺️
#nttw20
Banning
@DjokerNole
—the world's top-ranked tennis player—is a mistake for the U.S., & this outdated vaccine policy is an unforced error contributing to an $80B loss in foreign traveler spending. It's time for
@POTUS
to end this antiquated policy for international travelers.
We urge
@POTUS
to set science-based policies regarding int’l travel & set a reopening date as quickly as possible, especially as the U.K., much of the E.U. & Canada have all taken recent steps to reopen their borders to vaccinated travelers. We can safely and responsibly reopen.
Nearly two months after Europe reopened to travelers from the U.S., America’s borders remain closed to most Europeans. With fears of the Delta coronavirus variant raging, there appears to be no end in sight.
We cannot wait any longer. England and Canada made the wise decision to soon start welcoming back U.S. travelers. We urge
@POTUS
to follow suit. Every week, border closures cost the U.S. economy over $1.5 billion—enough to support 10,000 American jobs.
Americans who
#PlanForVacation
report greater happiness with:
💼 Their company
💻 Their job
👪 Personal relationships
😊 Physical health and well-being
Add your time off to the calendar today for National Plan For Vacation Day.
If you ✈️ ... don't forget to 😷
If you 🚗 ... don't forget to 😷
If you 🚆 ... don't forget to 😷
If you 🚕 ... don't forget to 😷
If you 🎢 ... don't forget to 😷
If you 🛍️ ... don't forget to 😷
If you 🎰 ... don't forget to 😷
#WorldEmojiDay
#TravelConfidently
Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! Join us in celebrating the strength, selflessness and resiliency of the travel industry for
#nttw20
.
#SpiritOfTravel
.
@WVUSports
means serious business for West Virginia’s economy—bringing in $302.7 million to the state during the ‘17-’18 season, including $246 million visitor and fan spending.
📢 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: After months of tireless advocacy,
@POTUS
finally announced today that the pre-departure testing requirement for inbound air travelers will be LIFTED on June 12! Our statement ➡️
Reopening international travel is an opportunity the Biden administration 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐮𝐩. Travel bans related to Canada, the EU and the U.K. alone cost the U.S. economy $1.5 billion every week—enough to support 10,000 American jobs.
Fact: 83% of Americans say they haven’t seen enough of their own country. Don’t let time get away from you. Start mapping out your next adventure on January 28 for National
#PlanForVacation
Day.
BREAKING: U.S. Travel's Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes releases a statement on reports that the Biden administration will first reopen its borders to vaccinated travelers →
.
@WaltDisneyWorld
is now welcoming guests back to experience the magic of Disney’s parks with the well-being of guests and cast members as the top priority.
#TravelConfidently
Why should you use ALL your paid time off?
💻 Increased job performance
👪 Stronger personal relationships
😀 Improved mental and physical well-being
Add your next trip to the calendar! Today’s National
#PlanForVacation
Day.
Every day our borders remain closed delays America’s economic & jobs recovery, causing greater damage to the millions of Americans whose livelihoods depend on travel & tourism. Shutdowns carry a steep price. Read our full statement ➡️
Travel restrictions are no longer protecting us from COVID-19—vaccines are. Read our full statement on the EU's recommendation to remove the U.S. from its list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted ➡️
There is no difference between a fully vaccinated Canadian and a fully vaccinated American. We urge the Biden administration to determine a date and a plan as quickly as possible to welcome Canadian visitors at U.S. land borders. Read more →
After months of advocacy, we welcome the end of the Covid vaccine requirement for inbound travel. While this is progress, we need to ensure the return of int’l visitors is as efficient and secure as possible to meet growing demand. Our full statement. ⬇️
Now entering 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀: 65,755 square miles filled with incredible natural beauty, unique wildlife, LOTS of sunshine and unbeatable theme parks. Share why it's so easy to
#LoveFL
as the
#VirtualRoadTrip
continues.
"The same logic should be utilized to immediately eliminate the vaccine requirement for international visitors to the U.S." Our full statement on
@CDCgov
's plans to end mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China to the United States. ⬇️
And that’s a wrap on our epic adventure across the U.S. THANK YOU to everyone who joined the
#VirtualRoadTrip
and helped spotlight the
#SpiritOfTravel
for National Travel and Tourism Week.
#nttw20
On behalf of the U.S. travel industry: WELCOME. Today marks a monumental and long-awaited day for travelers, long-separated friends and family who can now safely reunite with loved ones, for the communities and businesses that rely on intl visitation and for the economy overall.
Why is it so important that Americans use their vacation time?
💻 Increased job performance
👪 Stronger personal relationships
😀 Improved mental and physical well-being
Save the date for National
#PlanForVacation
Day: January 28 🗓️
Today's disappointing
#jobsreport
underscores the devastation to the leisure & hospitality sector. Until all segments of travel are restored -- including business travel, meetings and events and international -- the U.S. economy and our American workforce cannot fully recover.
U.S. Travel reacts to
@POTUS
’ update on lifting int'l travel ban. “We welcome the president’s remark, delivered yesterday with
@CDUMerkel
, that more information on the timing for lifting international travel bans could come ‘within the next several days.'"
Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! The
#PowerOfTravel
is a key economic driver and job creator, helping communities thrive from coast-to-coast. Join us in recognizing this important industry for
#nttw21
.
"British government leaders have made a wise decision in reopening England to vaccinated travelers...It's time for U.S. leaders to do the same." Read more from Tori Emerson Barnes on the news that England would soon begin welcoming vaccinated Americans:
Dear
#VirtualRoadTrip
,
We miss you already. But good news! National Travel and Tourism Week continues through Saturday, so plenty of time to keep spotlighting the
#SpiritOfTravel
for
#nttw20
. ✈️
Outdated testing requirements are disproportionately harming our industry and stifling our economic recovery. We’re calling on
@POTUS
to immediately repeal the pre-departure testing requirement for vaccinated international air travelers. ⬇️
Today kicks off National Travel and Tourism Week! This year’s spotlight of our industry is more important than ever. Join us in highlighting the
#SpiritOfTravel
for
#nttw20
.
After more than a year of lockdowns and restrictions,
it is time to safely open up travel between low-risk
countries, enabling consumers to reconnect with loved
ones, re-establish business relationships and explore
new destinations.
@POTUS
@DHSgov
#ReopenTravel
"Travel industry businesses CANNOT WAIT until after the election. Congress must come together immediately to pass meaningful legislation to provide relief, protection and stimulus to ALL segments of the travel industry." - Tori Emerson Barnes
#SaveTravel
🚘 It's time to
#TravelNevada
. Exciting experiences AND endless views → just ahead on the
#VirtualRoadTrip
across the U.S. What are your favorite only-in-𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐀 moments?
We are urging the
@POTUS
administration to set a timeline for lifting entry restrictions for international visitors by May with the goal of reopening international travel by July.
#SaveTravel
“The U.S. must be a global leader in restarting international travel. Using science and data, it is possible to reopen our borders and establish public health corridors.” - Leaders of 23 global travel companies in a letter to
@POTUS
.
We are proud to join with 25 organizations in urging the
@WhiteHouse
to develop a risk-based, data-driven roadmap to rescind inbound international travel restrictions.
#SaveTravel
BREAKING:
@POTUS
and U.K. Prime Minister
@BorisJohnson
have agreed in advance of the G7 summit to reopen travel between their two countries as soon as possible. Read more ⤵️
BREAKING:
@WhiteHouse
announced a roadmap to lift restrictions on inbound international air travel for vaccinated individuals. This is welcome news and critical to accelerating the recovery of the American economy and jobs.
NEW: Leaders of 23 global travel companies sent a letter to
@POTUS
urging greater progress toward reopening international travel—and warning of dire economic consequences if U.S. borders remain shut.
We love to see it! 😍 1 in 4 Europeans planning international trips expect to visit the U.S.
You know what would make this even 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 exciting?
Immediately ending pre-departure testing for vaccinated international inbound travelers...👀⌛️
We need to phase out of pandemic-era restrictions & drop the pre-departure testing for fully vaxxed int’l travelers. It’s time to move towards a new travel normal to put our industry on a faster path to a full & even recovery. Here’s how ➡️
Thank you
@SecRaimondo
for your leadership and work to reopen borders. We can prioritize safety while solving for the billions of dollars of economic damage that has been caused by continued restrictions—we have the knowledge and tools to restart international travel safely.
🚨Brand USA is officially REAUTHORIZED through 2027.🚨
Special thanks to our many champions in Congress AND to our industry who helped make our voice heard every step of the way. Thanks to YOU, Brand USA will continue working for ALL of America.
The
#VirtualRoadTrip
is back to the mainland: The Grand Canyon State is ahead. National parks and monuments, American Indian culture, vibrant cities and dark skies that light up with stars can all be experienced as we
#VisitAZ
🌵
𝟒𝟔% of American households don’t
#PlanForVacation
—and let time off go to waste every year.
Save the date for National Plan For Vacation Day: January 28 🗓️
Travel industry groups are joining together to call on the
@POTUS
administration to enhance COVID-19 testing and pre-departure screening as alternatives to quarantines and travel bans in order to safely re-open travel.
#TravelConfidently
As seen in the
@nytimes
yesterday, our letter to
@AshishKJha46
—signed by 260+ orgs—calls on
@POTUS
to terminate the pre-departure testing requirement for vaxxed international inbound travelers. It's time for the administration to lead the U.S. toward a new normal for travel.
If nothing is done to lift international travel bans and bring back demand, an estimated 1.1 MILLION American jobs will not be restored and $262 BILLION in export spending will be lost by the end of 2021.
"I am trying not to cry because it’s such a beautiful day," one Italian professor who lives in the U.S. said about the lifted travel ban for vaccinated visitors. His daughter was born last May and has never met her grandparents because of the ban.
Travel generates 2.4 trillion for the U.S. economy, supports 15.6 million of American workers—and gives each of us memories that will last a lifetime. Full
#nttw18
video available now.
ICYMI: Dr. Fauci recently announced the U.S. is now "out of the pandemic phase." It's time to transition to endemic-focused policies, including the immediate lifting of pre-departure testing for international inbound travelers to the U.S.
"We need international travel for our industry to recover and now, with the administration’s leadership, we have the opportunity to safely reopen to it."
@IHGCorporate
CEO, Elie Maalouf. Read more ->
Ahead of the G7 summit, travel and aviation CEOs urge both governments to take a data-driven and risk-based approach to re-opening the U.S. - U.K. borders to travel.
Roger Dow: "The EU’s risk-based, science-driven plan to reopen international travel will hopefully spur the U.S. to heed the many calls for a plan and timetable to safely reopen our borders."
We applaud
@POTUS
for his decision to reopen the Canada & Mexico land borders & ease restrictions for vaccinated visitors in November. The full reopening of in'l travel—which includes the Canada & Mexico land border—is critical to our economic recovery. ➡️
To accelerate international travel’s return, we must remove required pre-departure testing for fully vaxxed international travelers and lift the federal mask mandate on public transportation.
#DCH22
.
@POTUS
’ announcement to reopen air travel for vaccinated individuals from around the world will protect public health & revive the U.S. economy by accelerating the recovery of millions of jobs that were lost due to int'l travel restrictions. We look forward to reuniting soon.
The U.S. travel industry breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after the Biden administration said it would allow fully vaccinated international travelers to enter the country from November, easing longstanding restrictions.
Happy National
#PlanForVacation
Day! Let's make 2022 the year to reconnect and recharge through travel. 🚗✈️⛵ Whether you're hitting the road, taking to the skies or sailing the sea—join us in celebrating
#NPVD
! ➡️