The Custom and Border Protection’s (CBP) Global Entry Team has created a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) Toolkit designed to equip the inbound industry with the most up-to-date information, resources, and ready-to-use assets to support awareness and education around Global Entry, NEXUS,... Continue Reading
During IPW last week, IITA leadership met with a number of U.S. government officials and agencies to discuss policies and procedures affecting international visitors to the United States. While agencies remained steadfast in their support for proposed and enacted measures intended to strengthen... Continue Reading
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin recently reiterated warnings that the Department of Homeland Security could withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports located in so-called “sanctuary cities” if local jurisdictions do not cooperate with federal... Continue Reading
NTTO Publishes Calendar Year 2025 Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) Inbound Results The International Trade Administration’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) released the results of the inbound Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) covering calendar year 2025.... Continue Reading
U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports and Imports in March 2026 Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in March 2026: International visitors spent more than $20.3 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month... Continue Reading
Last week, NPS officials met with tour association leaders (as well as Brand USA and NTTO) to review their proposed short-term and longer-term solutions for implementation of the international visitor fee and America the Beautiful (ATB) non-resident pass requirements for commercial group tours.... Continue Reading
The United States is set to welcome 70.5 Million International Visitors in 2026, a 3.2% Increase from 2025 The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) today released the official forecast of international visitation to the United States. NTTO forecasts the total volume of international... Continue Reading
This article originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Inbound Insider: The Official IITA Member Directory & Magazine. NO OTHER TYPE OF VACATION can rival the exhilaration and sense of freedom that an epic road trip offers. Cars play an integral part in the American identity, and hitting the... Continue Reading
This article originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Inbound Insider: The Official IITA Member Directory & Magazine. Roaring crowds, storied rivalries, and game-day traditions turn America’s sporting events into unforgettable experiences By Jason Paha FOR MANY INTERNATIONAL... Continue Reading
This article originally appeared in the 2026 edition of Inbound Insider: The Official IITA Member Directory & Magazine. By Christopher D. Silbernagel THE NORTHERN REGION of the United States offers unique windows into American life, where Revolutionary-era streets, industrial legacies,... Continue Reading
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE AS WE LOOK AHEAD, one thing is clear: policy, process, and perception are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping global travel — and perhaps even more so when it comes to international travel to the United States. While not unique to the U.S., we’re... Continue Reading
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE In a world that continues to evolve at a rapid pace, travel remains one of the most powerful ways we stay connected. And while the global landscape has become more complex — from policy changes and cost pressures to shifting perceptions about travel to the United States... Continue Reading
