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U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Bernhardt as Interior Secretary
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through U.S Travel Association's website.
The U.S. Travel Association welcomes the Senate’s confirmation of David Bernhardt as the new secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI) by issuing a formal statement:
“The travel industry welcomes the Senate’s confirmation of David Bernhardt as secretary of the Department of the Interior. “As an experienced leader of the agency, Secretary Bernhardt has a deep appreciation for why national parks are often called ‘America’s best idea,’ and we applaud his recent support of the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. We look forward to working with the secretary to advance the preservation of our public lands and to continue our collaboration with DOI to establish a dedicated source of funding to tackle the $12 billion deferred maintenance backlog in the parks." See the full statement here.
Furthermore, the upcoming National Travel and Tourism week is scheduled for May 5 - May 11. This is a chance for travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal well-being. Interested parties can celebrate by hosting a travel rally or event on Tuesday, May 7 in your community to join the thousands of travel advocates nationwide who will showcase their support for travel during this important week.
View the Media Toolkit for National Travel and Tourism Week 2019 can be found here.