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(MIAMI, March 25, 2008) – Miami-Dade Aviation Department Director José Abreu has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez to serve on the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB). This board advises the Commerce Secretary on government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry and offers counsel on current and emerging trends.
The TTAB was originally chartered in 2003 and is composed of up to 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to represent companies and organizations in the travel and tourism industry from a broad range of products and services, company sizes and geographic locations. Members serve, at the pleasure of the Secretary, from the date of appointment to the date on which the Board’s charter terminates, currently September 21, 2009.
The Secretary tasked the Board with the development, creation and implementation of a national tourism strategy. On September 5, 2006, the Board approved its strategy report, Restoring America's Travel Brand: A National Strategy to Compete for International Visitors. The report outlined ways to make it easier for people to visit the U.S. while ensuring both hospitality and security. The strategy calls for: removing unnecessary barriers to travel; creating a welcoming first impression; providing a stronger voice for travel and tourism in government; and ensuring accountability on the value of travel and tourism and the return on investment.
“This appointment recognizes our community’s leadership in government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry,” said Director Abreu.
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