Secretary of commerce appoints 32 industry leaders to US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

US secretary of commerce, Gina Raimondo (pictured) has announced the appointments of 32 leaders from businesses and organisations in the domestic travel and tourism industry to the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB). TTAB members advise the secretary of commerce on how government policies and programmes affect the travel and tourism industry and offer advice on emerging issues to support sustainable growth in the sector. “Travel and tourism returned with force in 2022 as we opened up our country once again to visitors from around the globe,” said Raimondo. “The US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board plays a vital role in providing expert recommendations and industry insight to optimise the American travel experience. I look forward to working with new and returning members.” The membership for the 2023-2024 term of TTAB includes representatives of state and regional economic development teams, businesses, and organisations. Among the new line up are Reggie Aggarwal, founder and CEO, Cvent; Adam Burke, president and CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board; Julie Coker, president and CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority; Casandra Matej, president and CEO, Visit Orlando and Brad Dean, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico. The National Travel and Tourism Office, housed within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration, serves as the Executive Secretariat for the TTAB.