The U.S. Travel & Tourism Advisory Board: Information-Gathering Session of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

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The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board ("Board") will convene a public information-gathering session in Las Vegas, where the members will hear presentations made by various government officials on issues related to the travel & tourism sector. The agenda for the event includes updates regarding implementation of the Travel Promotion Act, the Administration's travel and tourism initiatives, implementation of the National Export Initiative, and the programs and activities of the Departments of Homeland Security, State, and Transportation impacting the travel and tourism sector. During this information-gathering session, the Board will also receive an update on the work of the Board's subcommittees on Marketing, Outreach & Coordination; Travel Facilitation; Research; and Advocacy. The Board will not deliberate on any advice or recommendations during this session. This event is strictly an information-gathering session. The Board was re-chartered in September 2009 to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. travel and tourism industries. Date: October 26, 2010. Time: 9 a.m. (PT).