Friday, June 21, 2024 U.S. Commission outlines 5 steps to boost travel, aiming to enhance security and visitor experience.
Recent initiatives by the U.S. Travel Association and the Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel are set to revolutionize travel security and facilitation in the United States, aiming to boost the country’s appeal to global travelers and accelerate its recovery compared to other nations.
During a recent trip to the U.K., the Commission, led by former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan, collaborated with key U.
K. airports and airlines, and U.S.
government officials to explore travel modernization strategies. Meetings took place with executives at London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Edinburgh Airport, as well as with Virgin Atlantic, International Airlines Group, British Airways, and senior staff from the U.S.
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is forging strong partnerships with the U.K. and other allies to introduce groundbreaking improvements in travel security and facilitation.
The Commission highlights several critical initiatives needing federal action: These measures aim to both improve security and make travel smoother. A recent Euromonitor International survey placed the United States 17th out of 18 major countries for global travel competitiveness. This finding led to the establishment of the Commission, which is dedicated to devising strategies to elevate the U.
S. as a top destination for i.
