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Tourism Entities

Brand USA & Visit The USA
Brand USA focuses on increasing awareness and enhancing the image of the
U.S. among worldwide travelers to increase inbound travel.

U.S. Travel Association
The U.S. Travel Association is a national umbrella organization that represents all segments
of travel in the U.S. with a mission to increase travel to and within the U.S. by connecting
its members, advocating smart policies and conducting ongoing research.

UNWTO (World Tourism Organization)
The UNWTO is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion
of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.


Industry Associations

AH&LA (American Hotel & Lodging Association)
The only U.S. association representing every segment of the lodging industry,
providing support through advocacy, research and education

ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)
The premier source of learning, knowledge and research for leaders of trade associations,
individual membership societies and voluntary organizations.


Professional Associations

EIC (Events Industry Council)
Supports the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry through many initiatives,
such as the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
certification, and the prestigious Hall of Leaders.

Destinations International
The world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations
and convention & visitors bureaus. We inform, connect, inspire and educate
our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, 
community sustainability and quality of life through travel.

GBTA (Global Business Travel Association)
An international association supporting business and government travel
and meetings managers, as well as travel service providers.

HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International)
A global organization of sales, marketing, and revenue management professionals
representing all segments of the hospitality industry.

ILEA (International Live Events Association)
The principal association globally representing creative event professionals.

MPI (Meeting Professionals International)
A global association community for meeting and event professionals
providing education and business opportunities.

National Restaurant Association
The largest foodservice trade association in the world supports
restaurant businesses through advocacy, research and education.

NTA (National Tour Association)
The association representing inbound and outbound tour operators,
destinations and tour suppliers in the North America travel market.

PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)
A leading organization for education, professional resources and
advocacy for the meeting, convention and exhibition industry.

SITE (Society of Incentive Travel Executives)
The global organization of travel and event professionals focused on
motivational experiences that deliver business results through incentive travel.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The world's largest business organization, representing the interests of
U.S. businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions from local chambers
to national trade associations.