The U.S. Travel Association hosted a “Travel Works for America” Power Hour in Orlando, bringing together travel leaders, local officials, and Congressman Darren Soto to discuss the vital role travel plays in the region’s economy. The event highlighted critical issues facing the industry, including visa processing delays, airport congestion, and workforce shortages, and emphasized the need for federal support to ensure the continued growth of travel in Orlando and across the nation.
The U.S. Travel Association hosted a ‘Travel Works for America’ Power Hour event in San Diego, bringing together Congressman Scott Peters and travel industry leaders to discuss the vital role travel plays in the local economy. The event highlighted the need for government support in areas such as visa wait times, customs processing, and workforce solutions.
Five distinguished journalists have been awarded Travel Writer Awards by the U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA at the recently concluded IPW event. The awards recognize excellence in travel journalism across three categories: U.S. travel destinations, previous IPW host city coverage, and trade publications. The awardees were selected from nearly 250 submissions from journalists representing five continents.
After a 12-year absence, Los Angeles is set to host IPW, the U.S. Travel Association’s premier inbound travel trade show, from May 3-7, 2024. The event will take place at iconic venues across the city, including the Los Angeles Convention Center, Getty Center, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and Universal Studios Hollywood. Los Angeles is experiencing a remarkable tourism resurgence, with 2023 visitor numbers reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels. The city welcomed 49.1 million visitors last year, contributing $40.4 billion in business sales and supporting over 530,000 local jobs. IPW 2023 is poised to surpass pre-pandemic attendance and generate billions in future travel revenue. The event will connect over 1,700 global travel buyers and press with 5,700 travel professionals from almost 70 countries.
