Travel Tech Backs Bill to Add Travel and Tourism to United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Review

The Travel Technology Association has expressed support for the USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act, which would direct the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize establishing a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group during the upcoming review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement.

The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) has endorsed the USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act (S.3787 / H.R.7454), a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would require the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize establishing a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group during the upcoming review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The first six-year joint review of the USMCA is scheduled for July 1, 2026. Travel and tourism are not currently represented among the agreement’s existing working groups.

The legislation was introduced by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). Travel Tech commended these legislators for their efforts.

International travel is a major U.S. export, with $251.6 billion in visitor spending in 2024, accounting for 22% of U.S. services exports and supporting 1.8 million jobs, according to the International Trade Administration. In 2024, 107.7 million Americans traveled abroad, underscoring the importance of efficient two-way travel flows across North America.

Travel Tech encouraged policymakers to address both inbound and outbound travel and to reduce cross-border friction to strengthen the region’s travel economy. Laura Chadwick, President & CEO of Travel Tech, said, “Travel and tourism are foundational to the U.S. services economy and deeply integrated across North America. Establishing a dedicated working group within USMCA will help ensure the sector remains competitive and responsive to modern cross-border realities.”