The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) released air travel data for May that indicates international inbound travel to the United States is on the rise. International Arrivals Total non-U.S. resident international visitor volume of 6,068,711 increased +12.7 percent compared to May 2023... Continue Reading
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments on its proposal to standardize commercial use authorization (CUA) requirements for road-based commercial tour operators (RBCT), including moving the CUA application and reporting process to an online system for 2025 and a systemwide CUA... Continue Reading
The National Travel and Tourism Office released two data reports this week: International Visitor Spending for May and Air Travel To and From the U.S. in June. Record-setting International Visitor Spending in May: International visitors spent a record-setting $21.6 billion on travel to,... Continue Reading
Two distinguished destination leaders to receive U.S. Travel’s highest honor. Continue Reading
This week, Tourism Cares announced Dawnielle Tehama, Senior Associate Principal of Coraggio Group and former Executive Director of the Willamette Valley Visitors Association, as the Keynote Speaker for its 2024 North American Meaningful Travel Summit with the Willamette Valley, September 30... Continue Reading
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
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... Continue Reading
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
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
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... Continue Reading
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
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... Continue Reading
