Zesumme mat US Beamten, a coalition of 150 travel-related organizations issued the following statement on the latest developments around COVID-19 coronavirus (signatories below) and U.S. travel:
“For the travel and hospitality industry, the safety of the traveling public, our guests and our employees is of the utmost importance. We are in daily contact with public health authorities and are acting on the most up-to-date information on the evolving coronavirus situation.
“Health and government officials have continually assured the public that healthy Americans can ‘confidently travel in this country.’ While it’s critically important to remain vigilant and take useful precautions in times like these, it’s equally important to make calm, rational, and fact-based decisions.
“Though the headlines may be worrisome, experts continue to say the overall coronavirus risk in the U.S. remains low. At-risk groups are older individuals and those with underlying health conditions, who should take extra precautions.
“The latest expert guidance indicates that for the overwhelming majority, it’s OK to live, work, play and travel in the U.S. By seeking and heeding the latest expert guidance—which includes vigorous use of good health practices, similar to the preventive steps recommended for the seasonal flu—America’s communities will stay strong and continue to thrive. The decision to cancel travel and events has a trickle-down effect that threatens to harm the U.S. economy, from locally owned hotels, restaurants, travel advisors and tour operators to the service and frontline employees who make up the backbone of the travel industry and the American economy.
“We are mindful of a guiding principle that long predates this current public health situation: without the safety and security of travelers, there can be no travel. The travel industry will maintain lines of contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services and will remain vigilant for any changes. Collectively, we are taking enhanced steps to ensure both the safety of travelers, guests and our own employees.”
Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)
ADARA
Airlines For America
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA)
American Association of Airport Executives
American Bus Association
American Car Rental Association
Amerikanesch Gaming Association
Amerikanesch Hotel & Logéieren Associatioun
American Resort Development Association
American Society of Association Executives
American Society vun Travel Advisors
Anaheim/Orange County Lodging Association
Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association
Arizona Office of Tourism
Arkansas Hospitality Association
Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Arrivée
Associated Luxury Hotels International
Association Forum
Bloomington MN Convention & Visitors Bureau
Branson Chamber & Convention & Visitors Bureau
California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns
California Attractions and Parks Association
Kalifornien Hotel & Logement Association
Cincinnati Hotel Association
CityPASS
Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association
Colorado Tourism Office
ConferenceDirect
Connecticut Lodging Association
Cruise Lines International Association
CRVA/Visit Charlotte
Destinatioun DC
Destination Niagara USA
Destinatiounen International
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association
Puerto Rico entdecken
Kuckt
Evenementer Industrie Rot
Erfahrung Grand Rapids
Erlieft Kissimmee
Experience Scottsdale
Explore Charleston
Explore Fairbanks
Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Groussregioun Orlando Aviation Autoritéit
Grouss Palm Springs Convention & Visiteur Bureau
HelmsBriscoe
Hospitality Maine
Hospitality Minnesota
Hospitality Santa Barbara
Hostelling International USA
Hotel Association of Los Angeles
Hotel Association of New York City
Hotel Association of Washington DC
International Association vun Amusement Parken an Attraktiounen (IAAPA)
International Association of Conference Centres (IACC)
International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)
International Franchise Associatioun
Illinois Hotel & Logement Association
Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association
International Inbound Travel Association
Las Vegas Convention a Visite Autoritéit
Fräizäit Pass Group
Long Beach Hospitality Alliance
Longwoods International
Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board
Louisiana Hotel & Lodging Association
Maritz Global Events
Maryland Hotel Lodging Association
Meeting Professionals International
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Miles Partnerschaft
Montana Lodging & Hospitality Association
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Convention & Visitors Bureau
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
National Air Carrier Association
National Restaurant Association
National Tour Association
Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association
New Jersey Hotel & Lodging Association
New Orleans & Company
New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association
North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
Northstar Travel Group
NYC & Firma
Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
OHLA – Greater Akron Lodging Council
OHLA – Greater Cincinnati Lodging Council
OHLA – Greater Cleveland Lodging Council
OHLA – Greater Columbus Lodging Council
OHLA – Northwest Ohio Lodging Council
OHLA – Greater Dayton Lodging Council
Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association
Pennsylvania Restaurant & Logement Association
Philadelphia Convention & Visiteur Bureau
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Reno Tahoe
Resonance Consultancy
San Diego County Lodging Association
San Diego Tourismus Autoritéit
San Francisco Hotel Council
San Francisco Rees
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
Einfach Vue
Society of Government Meeting Professionals
Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO)
South Carolina Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association
South Dakota Department of Tourism
Southeast Tourism Society
St. Louis Area Hotel Association
Student & Youth Travel Association
Tampa International Airport
Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
D'Broadway League
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
D'Shubert Organisatioun
The Travel Technology Association
Rees Nevada
Rees Oregon
Rees Portland
Travel South USA
US Chamber of Commerce
US Travel Association
United States Tour Operator Association
Utah Office of Tourism
Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association
Besicht Buffalo Niagara
Besicht DENVER
Visit Fort Worth
Visit Franklin
Visit Lake Charles
Visit Napa Valley
Besicht North Carolina
VISIT PHILADELPHIA
Besicht Seattle
Besicht Tampa Bay
Visit Wichita
Besicht Dallas
West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association
Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
Wyoming Lodging & Restaurant Association
