Published Jun 10, 2022 12:00AM
STATEMENT FROM ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø ON U.S. LIFTING PRE-DEPARTURE COVID-19 TESTING
NEW YORK (June 10, 2022) – Terry Dale, president & CEO of the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, released the following statement:
“³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø applauds the Administration’s announcement lifting its requirement for pre-departure COVID-19 testing. The pre-departure testing requirement for international air travelers has depressed a significant amount of travel to the U.S. and hasn’t provided any meaningful benefit to public health for some time. Removing the pre-departure testing requirement will incentivize vaccination, increase demand for international travel to and from the U.S., and better align passenger aviation entry requirements with those at U.S. land border points of entry and other major travel-trade partners abroad. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø remains committed to working with the Administration to ensure a safe, expeditious reopening of international travel.”
Dale added that the long-awaited announcement is particularly timely as ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø plans to bring a delegation of members to Washington, D.C., for its Annual Congressional Caucus on June 14 and 15.
About ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø:
Representing nearly $19 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 9.8 million travelers annually unparalleled access, insider knowledge, peace-of-mind, value, and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across the entire globe. Each member company has met the travel industry’s highest standards, including participation in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s Travelers Assistance Program, which protects consumer payments up to $1 million if the company goes out of business. As a voice for the tour operator industry for 50 years, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
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