More than 800 miles, four destinations and one shared goal: preparing Oregon communities to welcome more international visitors. What a spectacular week of engagement, discovery, and collaboration in the Pacific Northwest! The International Inbound Travel Association's (IITA) Inbound Insider... Continue Reading
The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) recently released data showing that in September 2026: International visitors spent nearly $20.4 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of September, an increase of more than 1 percent... Continue Reading
Last week, IITA joined U.S. government officials and Cambodian tourism leaders to present a webinar focused on strengthening tourism relationships and expanding travel opportunities between the two countries. IITA CEO Lisa Simon presented on Travel to the United States, highlighting the... Continue Reading
In August 2026, International Visitor Arrivals to the U.S. Totaled 6,754,679, a Decrease of 1.4% Compared to August 2025 Outbound Travel Departures from the U.S. by U.S. Citizens Totaled 10,043,394 in August 2026, a Slight Increase Compared to August 2025 Data recently released by the National... Continue Reading
The strategic evolution brings together more than 4,000 hotels across 100 countries and introduces WorldHotels Rewards™, a unified loyalty program launching Jan. 5, 2027. Phoenix, Ariz. (October 27, 2026) – Leading global hospitality enterprise BWH Hotels today announced a... Continue Reading
Webinar Details: November 5, 2026, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST / November 6, 2026 | 8:00-9:00 a.m. Cambodia time REGISTER NOW IITA will join representatives of the U.S. government and Cambodia's tourism industry next week for a U.S.–Cambodia Tourism Webinar aimed at strengthening tourism... Continue Reading
The International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) is pleased to announce that Luisa Mendoza, Founder and CEO of GTSE (Global Tourism Sports & Entertainment), will serve as Chair of IITA Summit 2027 and the Summit Planning Committee, leading preparations for the association's premier annual... Continue Reading
Opens New Doors to International Adventure Nevada is much more than its iconic gateway cities. With extraordinary public lands, distinctive outdoor experiences, and growing international air access, the state is creating new opportunities for inbound operators to develop memorable itineraries for... Continue Reading
Seven IITA inbound operator members recently traveled to Fairfax County, Virginia, to share their expertise and experience Virginia's tourism products firsthand as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation's (VTC) inaugural Come Find Your Virginia Global Travel Forum. The event brought together... Continue Reading
2026 Q2 Results of the Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) has published results of the Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) for the second quarter of 2026, covering both non-U.S. resident international inbound air arrivals to the... Continue Reading
The National Park Service recently released a list of national parks that will require Road-based Commercial Tour (RBCT) Commercial Use Authorization permits (CUAs) for the 2027 season, including the corresponding application window dates for each park. This list will not change. The announcement... Continue Reading
Building stronger partnerships, expanding international opportunities, and sharing industry knowledge are central to IITA’s Inbound Insider Steps to Success™ program. Hear from the IITA Inbound Operator Members who help make it possible. Growing international inbound tourism takes... Continue Reading
