Insider Report 5/6/21

This week, we join the U.S. Travel Association in celebrating the Power of Travel and recognizing the Travel Industry’s role in bringing back our vibrant communities, restoring the U.S. economy, rebuilding our workforce and reconnecting America.  
 

     Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the travel and tourism industry was a significant contributor to the U.S. economy and exports, and supported millions of hard-working Americans of all backgrounds. Today, travel spending is down nearly $500 billion, costing the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion. 

     With the right measures in place, we can get people moving again in a safe and healthy way.  Safely reopening our borders and restarting international inbound travel will be essential for our industry to rebuild.  A robust recovery requires the return of business travel, meetings and events, which can be done in a healthy and safe way.  

     By maximizing the Power of Travel, we can define the future of mobility, re-imagine the air travel system, increase our global competitiveness, and implement innovative technologies that will strengthen security while improving travel facilitation. 

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