Travel and Tourism Works for America
U.S. Travel Association  
 
   
 
 
Transition: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency      
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  

 

 

 

Travel and Climate Change
TIA: Transition Briefing Paper

GAO, November 2008: “Aviation and the Environment: Initial Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program Projects Reduce Emissions, and FAA Plans to Assess the Program's Overall Performance as Participation Increases”

GAO, May 6, 2008: “Aviation and the Environment: NextGen and Research and Development Are Keys to Reducing Emissions and Their Impact on Health and Climate”

Congressional Research Service, March 31, 2008: “Environmental Impacts of Airport Operations, Maintenance, and Expansion”

Environment
Aviation/Environment
Government Accountability Office, February 15, 2008: FAA's and NASA's Research and Development Plans for Noise Reduction Are Aligned but the Prospects of Achieving Noise Reduction Goals Are Uncertain

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Department of State   Department of State
     
Department of Commerce   Department of Commerce
     
Department of Transportation   Department of Transportation
     
Department of the Interior   Department of the Interior
 
 
 
 
Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism
 
Want to know how many jobs travel creates? This section shows you the spending, tax revenues, and number of jobs generated by travel in your state, the nation, and even your congressional district!
 
 
Trends in International Travel
 
Want more information about inbound travel from key markets? This section will give you the latest statistics and most important trends in international travel to the U.S., including arrivals and spending.
 
 
Non-economic Benefits of Travel
 
Travel benefits everyone personally – providing better health, creating stronger relationships, and even increasing productivity at work. Explore the many benefits of taking a trip with the facts compiled here.
 
 
 
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