Travel and Tourism Works for America
U.S. Travel Association  
 
   
 
 
Transition: Department of the Interior      
Department of the Interior  

 

 

 

Public Lands Funding/Access
TIA: Transition Briefing Paper

USDA, June 2008: “Agency Capacity for Recreation Science and Management: The Case of the U.S. Forest Service”

Journal of Forestry, January/February 2008: “National visitor spending averages and the influence of trip-type and recreation activity”

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, December 2007: “Evidence for a Fundamental and Pervasive Shift Away from Nature-based Recreation”

GAO, April 5, 2006: “National Park Service – Major Operations Funding Trends and How Selected Park Units Responded to Those Trends for Fiscal Years 2001 to 2005”

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, Spring 2005: “National Park Service Fees: Value for the Money or a Barrier to Visitation?”

U.S. Departmentof Homeland Security   U.S. Department of Homeland Security
     
Department of State   Department of State
     
Department of Commerce   Department of Commerce
     
Department of Transportation   Department of Transportation
     
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
Discover America Partnership