Monday, August 12, 2024 On August 5, the U.S. Travel Association hosted a significant meeting titled “Travel Works for America Power Hour,” featuring U.

S. Congressman Darrell Issa and over 20 leaders from Temecula Valley’s travel and business sectors. This session highlighted the essential role of travel in boosting local businesses and the region’s economy.

“Travel is critically important for communities like the Temecula Valley, which rely on travel to power their economy and workforce,” said Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S. Travel Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy .

“We appreciate the opportunity to join Congressman Issa for a discussion on how Congress can further support the growth of travel to his district and throughout the United States, as well as the leadership of Visit Temecula Valley, who were instrumental in bringing us together.” “Our Southern California home is blessed to be a premier destination of choice year after year for visitors from across the country and around the world. But how do we keep it that way? Through partnerships and alliances like the U.

S. Travel Association and Visit Temecula Valley as we approach a once-in-a-generation opportunity to host a marquee event at LA28: The Games of the XXXIV Olympiad,” said Congressman Darrell Issa . “We can’t wait to team up and showcase Temecula and Galway Downs as the home of the Olympics equestrian competition, so let’s welcome the world and show our very best.

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