President Obama has signed into law the Travel Promotion Act, which establishes a tourism board to encourage foreigners to visit the U.S. A $10 fee on overseas travelers will help fund the legislation, which supports the efforts of the travel industry to create new jobs.
"This is a historic victory for the U.S. economy and the one in eight American workers whose jobs depend on travel," says Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association."“Congress has sent a clear message that travel is a high priority to our nation and that tangible steps must be taken to increase travel to and within the United States."
