Thursday, June 27, 2024 The U.S. Travel Association hosted a “Travel Works for America” Power Hour on June 18 at the Whatcom Museum in Bellingham.
The event featured Ranking Member Rick Larsen of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, along with nearly 20 travel and business leaders from Washington state.
The discussion focused on the ongoing positive effects of travel on the local economy and businesses. “Travel is a cornerstone for communities like Bellingham and others across the state of Washington and beyond, providing jobs for local workers and boosting the nation’s global competitiveness,” said Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S.
Travel Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy . “We appreciate the opportunity to join Congressman Larsen for a discussion on how Congress can further support the growth of travel to his district and throughout the United States and applaud his work to help secure a five-year reauthorization for the FAA. Thank you, too, to the leadership of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism for warmly welcoming us for the meeting.
” “Travel works for Bellingham and Whatcom County, annually attracting over 3 million visitors, generating more than $750 million in visitor spending, and helping to support over 7,700 jobs,” said Dylan Deane-Boyle, President and CEO of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism (BWCT) . “BWCT was proud to host Congressman Rick Larsen for an important conversation with our leading tourism stake.
