This legislation mandates the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to advocate for the creation of a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during its next joint review. The bill emphasizes that travel and tourism is a vital economic sector, contributing significantly to the U.S. economy and supporting millions of jobs, with Canada and Mexico being crucial partners. The establishment of such a group is deemed essential for supporting continued growth in the North American tourism industry. The proposed Working Group would be co-chaired by representatives from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including officials from various U.S. departments such as Commerce, State, and Homeland Security. Its duties include engaging in discussions and activities to enhance industry competitiveness, increase service exports, and create employment and economic growth in North America. The group is also tasked with exchanging information, collaborating on policies, and developing initiatives to strengthen the sector, meeting at least annually and seeking input from industry representatives like the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.
This legislation mandates the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to advocate for the creation of a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during its next joint review. The bill emphasizes that travel and tourism is a vital economic sector, contributing significantly to the U.S. economy and supporting millions of jobs, with Canada and Mexico being crucial partners. The establishment of such a group is deemed essential for supporting continued growth in the North American tourism industry. The proposed Working Group would be co-chaired by representatives from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including officials from various U.S. departments such as Commerce, State, and Homeland Security. Its duties include engaging in discussions and activities to enhance industry competitiveness, increase service exports, and create employment and economic growth in North America. The group is also tasked with exchanging information, collaborating on policies, and developing initiatives to strengthen the sector, meeting at least annually and seeking input from industry representatives like the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.