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IITA Trains Industry on the Vital Role of the Travel Trade
IITA Trains Industry on the Vital Role of the Travel Trade

IITA's Inbound Insider Steps to Success™ training program is making its way around the country educating suppliers and DMOs on the international travel industry and how to work effectively with inbound operators. IITA members understand the crucial role inbound operators play in attracting... Continue Reading

Date posted07/12/2024


Welcome to the New IITA Website
Welcome to the New IITA Website

lcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do. In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to create a new login. Your previous username and password will... Continue Reading

Date posted07/8/2024


Join or renew your IITA membership – Here’s why
Join or renew your IITA membership – Here’s why

A Word from our IITA Chairwoman, Lena Ross, COO of America 4 You. “My message to you… join or renew your membership. Here’s why. As we reach mid-year this week and the end of another membership year (our membership year runs July 1 through June 30), I’ve been reflecting... Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2024


TAKE ACTION: Tell Feds SIAT Importance
TAKE ACTION: Tell Feds SIAT Importance

The International Trade Administration’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) is seeking to renew the SIAT program - the Survey of International Air Travelers research study that provides data about international air travelers. As part of this process, the Office of Management and... Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2024


Yes, China Intends to be Back!
Yes, China Intends to be Back!

Last week, U.S. government officials and top travel industry leaders joined officials from China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and travel industry leaders for the 14th U.S.-China Tourism Leadership Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. The last Summit, which had been an annual event in... Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2024


A Tribute to Gary Schluter Industry Leader, Friend and Mentor
A Tribute to Gary Schluter Industry Leader, Friend and Mentor

The inbound travel industry and IITA suffered a great loss Wednesday with the death of former IITA chairman Gary Schluter, who passed away during an extended trip to Indonesia with his husband, Tio. Beloved throughout the travel industry for his caring nature, spirit and sense of humor, Gary... Continue Reading

Date posted05/3/2024


America's 250th Birthday Offers Great Marketing Opportunity
America's 250th Birthday Offers Great Marketing Opportunity

by Steve Richer, DC Correspondent The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will occur on July 4, 2026, commemorating the pivotal moment in the formation of the United States of America. The National Parks Conservation Association and its National Parks Second Century... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2024


CBP Programs Enhance Entry Experience
CBP Programs Enhance Entry Experience

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working hard to improve the entry experience for travelers coming into the U.S. through programs like the Mobile Passport Control (MPC) and Enrollment on Arrival (EoA). The latter is a newly announced CBP program that allows Global Entry applicants who... Continue Reading

Date posted04/5/2024


Inbound Operators Share Market Intel with U.S. Government Officials
Inbound Operators Share Market Intel with U.S. Government Officials

IITA leaders met with officials at the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Interior this week to discuss the state of the inbound travel recovery and ongoing challenges, including extensive wait times for U.S. visas in many countries. The IITA delegation met with Julie... Continue Reading

Date posted03/25/2024


IITA Summit - Lena Ross Takes the Helm as Chairwoman
IITA Summit - Lena Ross Takes the Helm as Chairwoman

Lena Ross, COO of America 4 You, "I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me." I am incredibly proud and humbled to officially assume the role of Chairwoman for our respected association. Stepping into this position, I am mindful of the significant responsibility that comes with it,... Continue Reading

Date posted03/11/2024


A Changing of the Guard
A Changing of the Guard

IITA names first millennial chairwoman as association charts course beyond the pandemic Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2024