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Inbound Insider Magazine: Chairwoman Lena Ross Column
Inbound Insider Magazine: Chairwoman Lena Ross Column

Inbound Insider Chairwoman's Column: IITA tackles obstacles to promote the United States as a top travel destination Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2024


Inbound Insider Magazine: Lisa Simon, CEO, Column A Changing of the Guard
Inbound Insider Magazine: Lisa Simon, CEO, Column A Changing of the Guard

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

Date posted05/1/2024


Inbound Insider Magazine: Airport Upgrades to Improve Traveling Experience
Inbound Insider Magazine: Airport Upgrades to Improve Traveling Experience

Major hubs will receive significant grants, while other airports will focus on internal improvements Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2024


Inbound Insider Magazine: It's Party Time
Inbound Insider Magazine: It's Party Time

A perfect storm of celebrations has the U.S. preparing for a tourism boom Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2024


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... 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


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... Continue Reading

Date posted03/11/2024


IITA Honors Industry Leaders
IITA Honors Industry Leaders

During the IITA Summit, IITA paid tribute to three leaders who have dedicated their careers to the advancement of the international inbound travel and tourism industry. IITA presented outgoing Chairman Peter van Berkel with a special award for his tenure as IITA Chair, leading the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/26/2024


NTTO Releases Inbound Travel Data
NTTO Releases Inbound Travel Data

Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in October: International Arrivals Total non-U.S. resident international visitor volume was 5,966,539, an increase 17% compared to October 2022 and reached 89% of the pre-COVID total visitor volume reported for... Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2024


New Deputy Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism Appointed
New Deputy Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism Appointed

On December 4, Alex Lasry was sworn in as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the International Trade Administration in the U.S. Department of Commerce. In this role, Lasry leads the National Travel and Tourism Office and is executing the Biden-Harris Administration’s... Continue Reading

Date posted01/17/2024


Pre-Columbian Heritage Sites
Pre-Columbian Heritage Sites

Visit these beautiful and sacred areas that pre-date European exploration in North America International visitors are drawn to the United States for its popularized attractions and dense cities, but there are monuments and historic sites that pre-date these tourist sites by millennia. Before... Continue Reading

Date posted05/25/2022


Further Your Tribal Tourism Experience with National Park
Further Your Tribal Tourism Experience with National Park

AIANTA and the National Park Service spotlight indigenous cultures found within park boundaries Record-breaking attendance at national parks over the last two years and increased interest in indigenous culture by international travelers has prompted a cooperative agreement between the National... Continue Reading

Date posted05/25/2022