U.S. Travel Association: Sen. Schatz Honored with Distinguished Travel Champion Award
U.S. Travel Association Honor Recognizes Leaders Advancing Strong Travel Policies Benefiting Their States, Districts and Nation
WASHINGTON —Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) on Wednesday was named a recipient of a U.S. Travel Association Distinguished Travel Champion Award. The association recognized Schatz for his exceptional leadership in advancing policies that strengthen travel to and within America, particularly his role in the bipartisan push to build support for the Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015, and his leadership on the bill reauthorizing Brand USA.
"Sen. Schatz truly knows the vital role our industry plays in America's economic health," said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow. "He has clearly demonstrated his commitment to keeping travel in our country strong through his leadership on crucial pieces of legislation. We are privileged to honor him and other Distinguished Travel Champions for their work, and hope that other political and government decision-makers will follow his lead in advocating for travel within their own districts, states, chambers and agencies."
U.S. Travel will present Schatz with his award on March 16 at the association's Destination Capitol Hill—the travel and tourism industry's premier fly-in event dedicated to educating policymakers about the power of travel, providing a forum for travel leaders to meet with members of Congress in Washington and showcasing the industry as one of America's strongest economic sectors. Schatz joins a roster of winners including Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Rep. David Jolly (R-Fla.), Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Kevin McAleenan.
"I want to thank the U.S. Travel Association for this award and for their dedication to improving travel opportunities to and within our country," said Sen. Schatz. "A strong and dynamic travel industry supports small businesses, creates jobs and helps grow our economy. I look forward to continue working with the U.S. Travel Association to strengthen travel to the United States, and promote Hawai'i as a premier visitor destination."
More information about the third annual Distinguished Travel Champion Award is available here.
