Historic Moment for Industry: House Passes
Travel Promotion Act
The Travel Promotion Act would create a public-private partnership to communicate security policies and promote the U.S. as a premier destination.  Even with this accomplishment, it still needs Senate approval.  Visit TIA's Travel Action Headquarters to contact your senators and voice your support for S. 1661, the Travel Promotion Act.  Click here to view the release.

Travel Leadership Summit Kicks Off with Hosted Evening Events, Hill Visits
Representative Loretta Sanchez (CA) met with  industry professionals during California's evening event hosted by TIA National Chair Caroline Beteta, kicking off the third annual Travel Leadership Summit.  The industry is seeking passage of the Travel Promotion Act and will advocate for other industry priorities during visits to the Hill.  TIA's Policy Council also met to identify an agenda for 2009.  Click here to learn more. 

Travel Promotion Act Clears House Committee and Moves Closer to Final Passage
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved H.R. 3232, the Travel Promotion Act, by voice vote and the bill is likely to be considered on the House floor September 24.  Click here for the release. Make your voice heard on Capitol Hill.  Visit TIA's Travel Action Headquarters and advocate for the Travel Promotion Act.

Travel Promotion Act Advances in the House
Members of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 3232, the "Travel Promotion Act," to the full committee where it was approved by voice vote.  For the full release, click here.

TIA Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee
Pointing to the $140 billion in lost revenue from overseas travelers, Geoff Freeman stressed the need for the House and Senate to pass the Travel Promotion Act.  The bill will strengthen the U.S. economy at no cost to the American taxpayer.  Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush, IL, oversaw the hearing.  Click here for the release and click here for the testimony. 

TIA Applauds Better Communication of
U.S. Security and Entry Policies
The television, print and online campaign of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection educates U.S. and Canadian travelers about the new travel document requirements that go into effect June 1, 2009.  Click here to learn more.

Travel Promotion Act Nears the Finish Line
More than half the House and nearly half the Senate co-support the Travel Promotion Act.  With only a few short weeks until the end of the congressional session, TIA is urging the travel community to act now to support the Travel Promotion Act (S. 1661/H.R. 3232).  Click here to view the list of co-sponsors.

Deteriorating Air Travel Hits Small Travel
Business Hardest
Roger Dow, TIA's President and CEO, and Mike Gallagher, Co-founder of CityPass, testified before the House Committee on Small Business that small travel and tourism businesses are disproportionately affected by the economic losses caused by the current air travel situation. Click here for the release.