Wednesday, January 15, 2025 — The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and advocate for public policy that promotes transparency, competition, and innovation, wrote a letter of support for the nomination of former Congressman Sean Duffy as the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Today, the U.S. Commerce Committee held a nomination hearing where Congressman Duffy testified and answered questions from committee members.
Read Travel Tech’s full letter of support:
January 15, 2025
The Honorable Ted Cruz, Chair
The Honorable Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell:
On behalf of the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), I am pleased to express our support for the confirmation of former Congressman Sean Duffy as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. His record of public service and work to foster economic growth and modernize regulatory frameworks reflect a commitment to principles vital to a thriving and innovative transportation ecosystem.
Travel Tech is the voice of the travel technology industry, advocating for public policy that promotes innovation, transparency, and competition in the travel marketplace and empowers traveler choice. We represent the leading innovators in travel technology, including Online Travel Agencies (“OTAs”) and metasearch engines, short-term rental platforms, travel management companies (“TMCs”), and Global Distribution Systems (“GDSs”). Travel Tech’s members connect millions of travelers to air transportation through cutting-edge platforms and services that depend on a fair and adaptable regulatory environment.
Mr. Duffy’s experience navigating complex policy challenges, exemplified during his service in Congress, gives us confidence that he will prioritize these shared goals. His leadership on regulatory reform demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of balancing innovation with accountability, creating an environment where businesses can thrive and consumers are protected. As the travel technology sector and the broader technology industry tackle issues such as data privacy, AI integration, and support for competition, we look forward to collaborating with the Department to drive meaningful progress.
We are confident that Mr. Duffy’s leadership will bring a thoughtful and balanced approach to these challenges and opportunities. Travel Tech looks forward to working with the Department to advance policies that sustain competition and improve the travel experience for millions of consumers.
Sincerely,
Laura Chadwick
President & CEO
cc: Members of the Senate Commerce Committee
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The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) empowers traveler choice by advocating for public policy that promotes marketplace transparency and competition. Travel Tech represents the leading innovators in travel technology, including online travel agencies, metasearch engines, short-term rental platforms, global distribution systems, and travel management companies.
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