Thursday, June 20, 2024 The United States is poised for significant advancements in travel security and facilitation. These developments, currently in progress through the efforts of the Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel and the U.S.
Travel Association , are expected to bolster the country’s competitiveness in attracting global travelers and reversing a sluggish recovery compared to other nations. “It’s time for U.S.
officials to make a leap forward and put available tools in place at U.S. airports and borders to securely facilitate millions of new inbound visitors,” said Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.
S. Travel Association. “With the World Cup, the Summer Olympics and other milestones just ahead of us, a decade of major events is on the horizon, and we must be prepared to efficiently and securely process millions of travelers to fully realize the benefits of serving as a host country.
” During a recent visit to the U.K., the Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel, led by former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan, collaborated with U.
K. airports, airlines, and U.S.
government officials to discuss travel modernization efforts. Commission representatives held meetings with key figures from London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Virgin Atlantic, International Airlines Group, British Airways, and senior staff from the U.S.
Embassy in London. Preparing for the Future: U.S.
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