Power of Promotion

A U.S. Travel initiative giving industry leaders the tools to make the case for why travel is essential.

About U.S. Travel
We work to advance policies, programs and initiatives that grow travel to and within the United States, driving economic prosperity, creating opportunity and fostering connections that strengthen communities nationwide.
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How We Drive Impact

U.S. Travel Association is a national, non-profit organization representing all sectors of America’s travel industry. From airlines and hotels to destination marketing organizations and attractions, U.S. Travel works to increase travel to and within the United States. We lead research, policy advocacy and marketing initiatives that highlight travel’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and connecting communities.

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Driving Economic Impact

Travel is one of America’s most powerful economic engines. U.S. Travel works to increase travel to and within the United States, fueling job creation, supporting local businesses and generating essential tax revenue that strengthens communities nationwide.
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Advocating for Our Industry

We unite the travel industry to advance smart policies and protect the resources that make travel possible. From funding for destination marketing to improving infrastructure and visa processing, U.S. Travel ensures travel remains a top national priority.
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Equipping Members with Tools that Work

Our members rely on data, insights and best practices that drive real results. U.S. Travel provides actionable research, communications resources and advocacy toolkits that help destinations, businesses and partners make a measurable impact.
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Building the Future of Travel

Innovation and collaboration shape the next chapter of travel. Through programs that champion sustainability, workforce development and technology, U.S. Travel is helping the industry evolve to meet the needs of tomorrow’s travelers and communities.
Expert Tip
“Well formed relationships and credible research along with countless case studies continue to be the best way to showcase the value of destination promotion.”
Geoff Freeman
President & CEO
U.S. Travel Association
Expert Tip
Economic impact rhetoric and data sets only move the needle so much. Show your legislators and community concrete evidence that you are working to improve their districts and neighborhoods, and if possible, collaborate with them directly.
Steven Totten
Director of Marketing
Visit Phoenix
Expert Tip
Securing additional funding is not one person or organization’s job – it takes as much of your community as possible. Not just your DMO, but your stakeholders, your board, your local businesses, etc.
Steven Totten
Director of Marketing
Visit Phoenix

Most Recent Resources

Research & Reports
Key Findings from Destination Reputation: Responding to Societal Issues
A data-driven look at how safety, politics and societal issues influence destination choice, and the strategies organizations can use to build trust, reshape perception and support planner decision-making.
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Research & Reports
2025 Futures Study
By DestinationNEXT
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Destinations International (DI)
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MMGY NextFactor
By DestinationNEXT and others
A Destinations International futures study outlining eight global forces transforming destination leadership and defining the next era of tourism strategy.
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Research & Reports
U.S. Travel Civitas Tax Study Report
By U.S. Travel Association
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Civitas
By U.S. Travel Association and others
A U.S. Travel and Civitas analysis of 2025 lodging tax trends showing how rate increases and new assessments increasingly fund tourism promotion.
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Street scene
Research & Reports
The Economic Case For Tourism Improvement Districts
By Civitas
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Tourism Economics
By Civitas and others
This white paper by Tourism Economics, in partnership with STR and Civitas, quantifies the measurable benefits of Tourism Improvement Districts (TIDs) across 100 U.S. cities over 30 years.
Read More
Travel scene
Template
Social Media Post Template
By U.S. Travel Association
By U.S. Travel Association
Example social content to help destinations share advocacy messages and highlight the impact of travel promotion.
Read More
Template
Letter to the Editor Template
By U.S. Travel Association
By U.S. Travel Association
Concise, persuasive sample language for responding to local coverage or elevating travel issues in community publications.
Read More
Research & Reports
Key Findings from Destination Reputation: Responding to Societal Issues
A data-driven look at how safety, politics and societal issues influence destination choice, and the strategies organizations can use to build trust, reshape perception and support planner decision-making.
Read More
Research & Reports
2025 Futures Study
By DestinationNEXT
|
Destinations International (DI)
|
MMGY NextFactor
By DestinationNEXT and others
A Destinations International futures study outlining eight global forces transforming destination leadership and defining the next era of tourism strategy.
Read More
US Capitol dome
Research & Reports
U.S. Travel Civitas Tax Study Report
By U.S. Travel Association
|
Civitas
By U.S. Travel Association and others
A U.S. Travel and Civitas analysis of 2025 lodging tax trends showing how rate increases and new assessments increasingly fund tourism promotion.
Read More
Street scene
Research & Reports
The Economic Case For Tourism Improvement Districts
By Civitas
|
Tourism Economics
By Civitas and others
This white paper by Tourism Economics, in partnership with STR and Civitas, quantifies the measurable benefits of Tourism Improvement Districts (TIDs) across 100 U.S. cities over 30 years.
Read More
Travel scene
Template
Social Media Post Template
By U.S. Travel Association
By U.S. Travel Association
Example social content to help destinations share advocacy messages and highlight the impact of travel promotion.
Read More
Template
Letter to the Editor Template
By U.S. Travel Association
By U.S. Travel Association
Concise, persuasive sample language for responding to local coverage or elevating travel issues in community publications.
Read More
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