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ASTA gets behind bill defining an independent contractorThe bill would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to solely adopt the common-law test to determine whether a worker is an...

Brand USA: Exactly the champion Trump needsThe CEO of the U.S. Travel Association argues that America's greatness doesn't sell itself. It needs a properly funded Brand...

Congress passes FAA funding extensionThe extension was necessary because Congress has not passed a long-term FAA reauthorization bill.

Democrats block FAA funding extensionThe Republican majority in the House had hoped to pass the bill under a fast-track procedure that requires a two-thirds vote.

U.S. Travel creates website promoting unshackled aviation marketsCalled "Voices for Open Skies," the site expresses opposition to government intervention that would favor American, Delta and...

Georgia ambassador to be UNWTO's secretary generalZurab Pololikashvili will serve a four-year term beginning in 2018.

Slump in overseas visitors the curse of a strong dollarMany tourism leaders also blame the political rhetoric out of Washington for contributing to an already difficult situation.

Martha's Vineyard would be "crippled" without J-1 workers, said Nancy Gardella, executive director of the island's chamber of commerce.

Many industry leaders in panic over fate of J-1 visas under TrumpThe administration is reportedly considering an overhaul of the program, which allows more than 300,000 visitors, mostly...

Brand USA's journey to 100M visitors to take longer than plannedThe growing strength of the dollar in recent years has meant a growth slowdown for inbound tourism.

Marriott pledges support of children brought to U.S. illegallyThe hotel company is in favor of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a federal program that the Trump administration...

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