Washington, D.C. — The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) expressed support for the bipartisan, bicameral USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act (S.3787 / H.R.7454), which would direct the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize the creation of a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group during the upcoming review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The first six-year USMCA joint review is scheduled for July 1, 2026, and travel and tourism are not currently represented among the agreement’s existing working groups.
Travel Tech commended Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) for introducing the legislation.
“Travel and tourism are foundational to the U.S. services economy and deeply integrated across North America,” said Laura Chadwick, President & CEO of Travel Tech. “Establishing a dedicated working group within USMCA will help ensure the sector remains competitive and responsive to modern cross-border realities.”
International travel is a key U.S. export, with $251.6 billion in visitor spending in 2024, accounting for 22% of U.S. services exports and supporting 1.8 million jobs, according to the International Trade Administration. At the same time, 107.7 million Americans traveled abroad in 2024, underscoring the importance of efficient two-way travel flows across North America.
Travel Tech encouraged policymakers to address both inbound and outbound travel and reduce cross-border friction to strengthen the region’s travel economy.
Travel Tech has issued an “Action Alert” encouraging its members and industry stakeholders to contact their Representatives to support a USMCA Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group (S.3787 / H.R.7454), through its Policy Action Center.
The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) empowers traveler choice by advocating for public policy that promotes transparency, competition and innovation. Travel Tech represents travel technology innovators ranging from dynamic startups, small, and midsize businesses to leading online travel agencies, metasearch engines, short-term rental platforms, global distribution systems, and travel management companies.
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