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Newly Formed U.S. Travel Association A Powerful Voice for Major Economic Sector

The Travel Industry Association (TIA) heralded today's official expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which is estimated to bring approximately one million new visitors to the United States annually.

The 41 million people forecast by AAA to travel over Thanksgiving despite mounting economic concerns is due to a desire to maintain traditions, create memories and build relationships, according to a unique Harris Interactive survey recently completed for the Travel Industry Association that identifies why people travel over the holidays.

Creating Memories, Building Relationships and Traditions Cited as Important Factors For Holiday Travelers

Roger Dow, President and CEO of the Travel Industry Association (TIA), today released the following statement on President-elect Barack Obama's historic victory:

The Travel Industry Association (TIA) today released its annual travel forecast indicating that an uncertain economic climate is leading American and global travelers to change their behaviors. Although leisure travel is stable, business travel is projected to decline and the United States is likely to be hit hard by a further decline in international arrivals.

The Travel Industry Association (TIA) praised President Bush's announcement that the following seven countries will be admitted to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP): the Republic of Korea (South Korea), the Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.

Travel Industry Association (TIA) today released the following statement:

Legislation Will Create Jobs and Strengthen American Economy, Historic Achievement for Travel Community

Travel Community Urges Immediate House Action to Pass Legislation, Strengthen America's Economy, Create Thousands of New Jobs