President Obama Signs Travel Promotion Act

President Barack Obama recently signed the Travel Promotion Act (TPA) that imposes a $10 fee on foreign travelers that are coming to the U.S. Roger Dow, President & CEO of the U.S. Travel Association says, "By signing the Travel Promotion Act, President Obama has acted to support the power of travel to serve as an economic stimulant, job generator and diplomatic tool.  This program will create tens of thousands of American jobs and help reverse negative perceptions about travel to the U.S." The Act will create a campaign to promote the U.S. as a premier travel destination and inform foreign visitors about the changing travel security fundraising campaign to market and advertise international tourism. In 2009, 2.4 million fewer overseas visitors can to the U.S. than in 2000.