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    About the Travel Coalition

    A project of the U.S. Travel Association, the Power of Travel Coalition is the grassroots army defending and strengthening the American travel community.

    A strong travel economy means stronger local economies and more jobs. For that reason, the Power of Travel Coalition works with employees to champion, protect and improve travel.

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    Get in the Game: Travel Blitz 2013

    In 2013, the travel industry is stepping up to the line of scrimmage and blitzing Congress.

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    • Legislative Update
    • 06/17/13

    Travel and Immigration Reform Update

    As we head into the summer season, several developments in Washington have the potential to significantly impact the travel industry’s efforts to welcome more international visitors to America. Most recently, the Senate this week passed a motion to proceed with debate on S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The bill includes many travel priorities that will work towards increasing travel to the U.S., including:

    • In the News
    • 05/23/13

    Bipartisan Group of Senators Recognize National Travel and Tourism Week

    U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Mark Begich (D-AK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dean Heller (R-NV), Tim Scott (R-SC), Harry Reid (D-NV) , Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Mark Warner (D-VA), introduced a resolution yesterday recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week to emphasize the importance of the travel and tourism sector for the economies of communities throughout the nation. Begich, Kirk, and Klobuchar are all founding members of the bipartisan Senate Tourism Caucus.

    "When one in eight jobs depends on tourism and travel, this industry is an invaluable asset to our country and to Illinois," said Sen. Kirk. "This resolution acknowledges the need to prioritize and promote travel initiatives, which will create new jobs and enhance cross-cultural understanding."

    “Tourism is one of the most essential industries to Alaska’s economy, employing thousands of hard-working Alaskans,” said Sen. Begich. “I am proud to join a group of bipartisan Senators to recognize the important role our travel and tourism businesses play in creating jobs and stimulating our overall economy.”

    • In the News
    • 05/14/13

    The JOLT Act: 4 Ways It Would Positively Impact Our Industry

    What’s the “JOLT Act?” It stands for, “Jobs Originated through Launching Travel.” The JOLT Act is bipartisan legislation that was introduced by Representatives Joe Heck (R-NV), Mike Quigley (D-IL),Mark Amodei (R-NV), David Cicilline (D-RI) and Michael Grimm (R-NY) to leverage the benefits of inbound travel to the U.S.

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