Fri, Jan 20, 2012
President Unveils New Initiatives In Orlando, FL
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) President
Greg Principato (pictured) issued a statement Thursday
supporting President Barack Obama’s announcement of new
initiatives to increase travel and tourism in the United States. He
also sent a letter to President Obama commending these
initiatives.
“ACI-NA and our member airports welcome the
President’s announcement of initiatives to promote the United
States as a destination, streamline the visa process, promote and
expand the Global Entry Program and expand the Visa Waiver
Program," he said. "These are good first steps in increasing
travel and trade to the United States, which will help boost
economic growth and create jobs.”
Principato continued, “ACI-NA has long advocated for
exactly these kinds of steps including implementing international
trusted traveler programs, like Global Entry, and enhancing the
visa process. We look forward to continuing to work on these
issues with the appropriate Departments and agencies.
We are very pleased that the President announced that the
Secretary of Commerce has appointed Rosemarie S. Andolino,
Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Aviation, to the U.S.
Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. We know that Commissioner
Andolino will provide valuable expertise and ideas for facilitating
travel and tourism. We encourage the interagency Task Force to
include ACI-NA and U.S. airports in their outreach to private
industry as envisaged by the President.”
President Obama unveiled the initiatves in Orlando, FL, on
Thursday. Tourism is a major player in the state's economy, and
there is that matter of 27 electoral votes which will be in play in
November.
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