Cautious optimism from US Travel Association over Trump presidency
Monday, 10 Nov, 2016
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Despite misgivings in some quarters of the travel industry, the US Travel Association expects to have a fruitful relationship with a Donald Trump administration.
US Travel Association Roger Dow cited Trump’s pre election promises to improve infrastructure and airport development, and is keen to drive home to the President-elect how vital the tourism industry is to the economy.
"I congratulate President-elect Trump on behalf of the U.S. travel and tourism community, and am confident that he will be a valuable ally in advancing some of our industry’s key priorities," said Dow. "Mr. Trump demonstrated throughout his campaign that travel and infrastructure issues have his attention, and we stand ready to advise his administration on achieving his stated aims in these areas," Dow said.
"We are encouraged that Mr. Trump’s extensive business and hospitality background—not to mention that travel accounts for 10% of all US exports and creates jobs in every single congressional district—will make him a ready and receptive ear for our agenda."
"Mr. Trump has explicitly highlighted the challenges facing our nation’s airports and our aviation security system on his path to The White House. He has voiced great enthusiasm for modernizing our roads, rails and airports with his promise to invest $500 billion in infrastructure reform. Our bipartisan track record, and deep ties to lawmakers across the political spectrum, ensures that our voice will remain heard over the next four years."
US airlines also expect a more sympathetic view from a Trump administration in their aim to curb any further US expansion from the big three Gulf carriers.
"We look forward to briefing President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration on the massive, unfair subsidies that the UAE and Qatar give to their state-owned Gulf carriers," said Jill Zuckman, spokesperson for airline lobby group, Partnership for Open & Fair Skies.
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