The US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) was first chartered in 2003 and has been re-chartered 9 occasions. The board advises the US Secretary of Commerce on issues that relate to journey and tourism the America.
Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo introduced the appointments of 32 leaders from companies and organizations within the home journey and tourism trade to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB). TTAB members advise the Secretary of Commerce on how authorities insurance policies and applications have an effect on the journey and tourism trade and supply counsel on present and rising points to help sustainable progress of the journey and tourism trade as our nation’s financial engine.
“Travel and tourism returned with force in 2022 as we opened up our country once again to visitors from around the globe,” mentioned Secretary Raimondo. “Since day one of the Biden Administration, the Commerce Department has taken decisive actions to support this industry’s recovery. The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board plays a vital role in providing expert recommendations and industry insight to optimize the American travel experience. I look forward to working with new and returning members.”
Past boards have offered recommendation on a variety of insurance policies and points, together with journey facilitation, visa coverage, infrastructure, aviation safety, tourism analysis, local weather and financial sustainability.
The membership for the 2023-2024 time period of TTAB listed under consists of representatives of state and regional financial improvement groups, companies, and organizations:
Reggie Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, Cvent
Balram Bheodari, Aviation General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Adam Burke, President and CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Brian Chesky, Cofounder and CEO, Airbnb
Julie Coker, President and CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority
Brad Dean, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico
Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line
Fred Felleman, Commissioner, Port of Seattle
Liz Fitzsimmons, Managing Director, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism and Film
Matt Goldberg, President and CEO, Tripadvisor, Inc.
Mufi Hannemann, President and CEO, Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association
Russ Hedge, President and CEO, Hostelling International USA
Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO, MGM Resorts International
Peter Ingram, President and CEO, Hawaiian Airlines
Stephanie Jones, Founder and CEO, Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance
Andrew Leary, Director of Sustainable Tourism and Partnerships, Leave No Trace