First, some exciting news: We have rolled out our new, enhanced Brand USA website for global consumers. It still has the same name, VisitTheUSA.com; however, the site now features easier navigation, state-of-the-art technology, and a capacity for personalization – all designed to provide travelers around the world with inspirational, informative content that conveys the limitless possibilities for travel in the United States.
Brand USA has announced the appointment of two new board members and the reappointment of two existing members. The new board appointees join a group of tourism industry leaders each with designated expertise in specific sectors of the travel industry including: hotel accommodations; restaurants
The Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS), a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) online system to facilitate travel from Chinese nationals to the United States, went live on November 29, 2016. All individuals carrying the maximum validity tourist visa (10-year visa) will be required to have a
The China National Tourism Administration hosted the 2016 U.S. - China Tourism Year Closing Ceremony on Sunday, November 20 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. The event celebrated the partnership in travel and tourism between the United States and China with officials from both countries
Brand USA has launched new, enhanced versions of VisitTheUSA.com , its consumer website for international travelers. “The new sites offer streamlined navigation, state-of-the-art technology, and a capacity for personalization,” said Chris Thompson, Brand USA’s president and CEO. “Consumers are
Brand USA’s acclaimed giant-screen film, National Parks Adventure , has successfully reached travel-trade, media, and consumers in IMAX theaters around the world. Thanks to Brand USA’s partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service and U.S. Embassy partners worldwide, the film has been shown in over
Brand USA has completed the latest “Market the Welcome” program installation inside the consular area of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Marketing the welcome is a foundational element of Brand USA’s work and refers to our efforts to inspire, inform, welcome, and thank travelers while accurately
As we look forward to a successful 2017, Brand USA will continue to build upon its partnerships with Visit USA and Discover America committees. These organizations, present in many key markets, are volunteer groups comprised of travel trade members who assist in promoting tourism to the United
Brand USA will be hosting the opening celebration of the 2017 U.S.—India Travel and Tourism Partnership Year in Delhi, India on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Invited guests include leading tourism executives and government officials from India and the United States. The Partnership Year, announced by
Aaron Wodin-Schwartz is vice president, public policy and affairs for Brand USA, the nation’s public-private partnership dedicated to increasing international visitation to the United States through marketing and promotional efforts. In this role, Aaron develops, executes, and leads outreach efforts
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