U.S. Travel Association to Release Traveler Entry Study

Report details economic consequences of delays at U.S. air ports of entry, offers remedies

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. September 16, 2013

September 16, 2013

Media Teleconference, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 11:00am EDT

Millions of travelers are choosing not to visit the United States due to often lengthy U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entry procedures at our nation's gateway airports. Delaying and deterring visitors is estimated to cost the U.S. economy $95 billion and 518,000 jobs over five years.

The process must be improved in order to reach our national goal of attracting 100 million international visitors by 2021—an influx of travelers that would add $250 billion to our economy every year.

On September 18, the U.S. Travel Association will release a new report that examines the CBP entry process for international visitors to the U.S.; outlines the economic consequences if shortcomings are left unaddressed; and recommends 20 policy proposals to improve the current process. U.S. Travel, joined by leaders of the travel industry, will discuss the report and its ramifications for the overall economy.

SPEAKERS:

• Roger Dow, President and CEO, U.S. Travel Association
• Jim Abrahamson, CEO, Interstate Hotels & Resorts; National Chair, U.S. Travel Association
• Rosemarie Andolino, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation

WHEN: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 11:00am EDT

DIAL-IN:
(866) 352-2112 Toll Free
(630) 691-2779 Toll Passcode: 6733318#

RSVP: Contacts to register for the call:

Mallory Ward
maward@apcoworldwide.com
202.446.1244
or
Cathy Keefe
U.S. Travel
202.408.2183
ckeefe@ustravel.org

The U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the travel industry that generates $2.0 trillion in economic output and supports 14.6 million jobs. U.S. Travel's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States.