U.S. tourism officials have warned that if Congress agrees to amendments to the travel bill, travelers could have to wait longer at airports and endanger their safety.
An amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization bill would eliminate the use of facial recognition technology for passengers who have not been prescreened, making already long immigration lines even longer.
“The U.S. Travel Association’s IPW conference in Los Angeles was a great opportunity for us to make the most of it,” said Jeff Freeman, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Travel Association (pictured), speaking at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW conference in Los Angeles. Control systems that are difficult to meet demand. Achieving travel growth will require continued focus from governments and industry on addressing friction and improving processes for travelers.
“The FAA’s proposed amendments to reauthorization are dangerous, costly, and could cause disruption to America’s airports.
“Eliminating the use of biometrics such as facial scans would set America back decades, and the only people to blame are misinformed members of Congress.”
The U.S. Travel Association estimates that the changes could add an additional 120 million hours to travelers’ overall wait times next year.
In 2023, the United States welcomed a total of 67 million visitors, a 28% increase over 2022. By 2025, the UK to US market is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels.
“Brand USA’s CEO Chris Thompson, who will step down from his role after 12 years this summer, said: It’s not without headwinds, but they are strong. ”
Chris said events such as the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the FIFA World Cup in 2025, the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, and the 2026 Olympics in Los Angeles will draw the world’s attention to the country. added. 2028.
In terms of trade activities, Brand USA will focus on host agent Megafam, update the USA Discovery Progamme and promote the US Road Trip campaign.
