Visa reform, customs and entry issues, the importance of government meetings along with transportation and infrastructure issues to meet forecasted travel demand, will be among the issues to be addressed by the U.S. Travel Association's newly launched “Travel Blitz” campaign. The goal is to inform members of Congress and to build Congressional champions for the travel industry, the association reports.
Travel Blitz is unique because it will be led by U.S. Travel members and their employees, the association says. "The goal is for travel industry members to build long-term relationships with members of Congress and their staff on key issues facing the industry," says Patricia Rojas, vice president, government affairs, U.S. Travel Association.
Elected officials across the country will learn of travel’s significant economic contributions with a nationwide grassroots initiative stressing building long term relations with Congress, especially in home districts.
"Those of us closest to our industry know the critical role travel plays in our nation's economic health, but we must spread that important message to every Member of Congress," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association.
"Travel Blitz will activate travel grassroots advocates to engage key Members of Congress and tell personal stories about how travel contributes to the economy and how it provides important jobs throughout communities nationwide," Dow said.
Travel Blitz will be led by U.S. Travel Association members and their employees. Tactics include:
• Travel industry roundtables in their states and districts with local leaders and travel employees;
• Back-of-house tours at airports, hotels and convention centers; and
• Groundbreaking data and research on travel's contributions to the nation's economy.
Visit http://travelcoalition.org/campaigns/travel-blitz