Over 230 travel agency executives and industry advocates have come together for the American Society of Travel Advisors Legislative Day 2022 in Washington, DC, 21-22 June.
Legislative Day is a member-only event that brings travel advisor industry leaders to Congress to discuss issues that impact their businesses, work life and their clients’ travel experience.
Zane Kerby, president and CEO of ASTA, said: “When it comes to the government, you face a choice – engage in the process or put your head in the sand, leave the field to the opposition and hope for the best. Starting well before Covid-19 hit, ASTA and our members have engaged tirelessly, both in DC and in the states, and we have a series of wins to show for it, most notably the Biden administration’s recent decision to rescind the inbound testing rule for international travel.
“By showing Congress who we are, who we employ and that we are paying attention, the government will understand that travel advisors advocate…