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Travel & tourism industry news Research & Statistical Program The is the official U.S. government source for data on international travel to and from the United States. Learn more about our research Industry Pages Menu Travel & Tourism Research National Travel and Tourism Strategy Tourism Policy Council Remarks and Presentations Disaster and Recovery Resources Contact Us Get Industry Updates (NTTO) In addition to providing statistics, the (NTTO) creates a positive climate for growth in travel and tourism by reducing institutional barriers to tourism, administers joint marketing efforts, provides official travel and tourism statistics , and coordinates efforts across federal agencies through the Tourism Policy Council. The Office works to enhance the international competitiveness of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and increase its exports, thereby creating U.S. employment and economic growth. What Guides Our Work: The National Travel and Tourism Strategy The Department of Commerce, on behalf of the federal interagency Tourism Policy Council, is launching the new National Travel and Tourism Strategy (Strategy) to recover and rebuild a U.S. travel and tourism industry that is more inclusive, equitable, sustainable, and resilient, positioning the sector to drive economic development and export revenue. The Strategy seeks to utilize the full efforts of the federal government to promote the United States as a premiere destination that is representative of the breadth and diversity of its communities, and to foster a sector that creates good jobs for more Americans and is a positive force for sustainability. 2022 National Travel and Tourism Strategy FACT SHEET: 2022 National Travel and Tourism Strategy FACT SHEET: One Year Successes of the National Travel and Tourism Strategy [753KB] Our Engagement with the Private Sector: Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) serves as the advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry in the United States. The Board advises the Secretary on government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry, offers counsel on current and emerging issues, and provides a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to industry-related problems. Visit the TTAB page Our Work Fostering Diverse, Inclusive, and Sustainable Tourism: As is laid out in the National Travel and Tourism Strategy, the U.S. government is working to increase not only the volume, but the value of travel and tourism to the United States. Across all of our work, we are striving to make sure tourism is accessible to communities, diverse across cultures and geographies, and a positive driver for economic growth and environmental protection. APEC Project Assessing the Impact of Rising Sea Levels on Travel and Tourism in APEC Economies” : Our report looks at how rising sea levels and extreme weather events pose an increasing threat to tourism businesses and destinations, and how those businesses can prepare. It also examines best practices for governments and destinations to incorporate climate change into their tourism planning. Access the Full Report Here. How We Market...