Results from the first phase of The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities & Priorities, a report conducted by MMGY Global, were recently made available and found that Black U.S. leisure travelers spent $109.4 billion on travel in 2019—the most recent year reflecting normal travel spend prior to COVID-19.
In light of the growing critical needs of the travel industry, the U.S. Travel Association recently shared a document with President-elect Biden's transition team focusing on the organization's priorities for the first 100 days of President-elect Biden's administration. The document also helps outline the focus of U.S. Travel Association's advocacy work for the next several years.
A new DMO survey conducted by the United States Tour Operators Association has offered insight into how destination marketing organizations are viewing recovery, health and safety, and more.
As many within the travel industry have realized, recovery is going to be multifaceted, with COVID-19 testing being of high importance.
Claude Molinari, general manager of TCF Center, has been named president and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB), effective January 1, 2021. He will succeed current president and CEO Larry Alexander who is retiring at year end after 22 years at the helm of the DMCVB.
