I think if we saw some pattern here of increased prices, as we saw back in--who was bringing up 1975 and what had happened?
The President has called for increased development of biofuels.
I am a cosponsor of the Travel Promotion Act, a measure re-introduced this week by Senator Dorgan.
The international travel issue, we are talking about this Travel Promotion Act, and I know in our State of Minnesota, we actually have inter...
I think that was the message that was trying to be sent there, that there is a lot of beautiful places to visit.
The Travel Promotion Act will provide a funding vehicle that is not at the expense of the taxpayers.
We need to tell the world about the improvements we have made to the entry process.
we could learn a lot from Walt Disney.
it is a longer view that you have to take.
it really is an industry that not only is important for our economy, but promotes, as Senator Dorgan said, promotes our country around the w...
We are clearly losing part of this international market share, some because of the economy, but some because other countries have been promo...
We really see this industry as major backbone to our economy, and we have to look at both the challenges and the opportunities ahead today.
the biggest chunk of the tourism business is the small business community--the mom and pop operators.
we see a lot of impact. We estimate that in some areas, we will see some 30 percent decline in our tourism business.
this Promotion Act is one of the pieces, it will have a multi-year effect if we don't do something now.
We need to be seeking out our share of international tourism to say to people around the world, 'Come here.'
Chairwoman Klobuchar, I would like to commend you for taking the time to hear from our industry.
Words do matter, especially when they come from our leaders in Washington.
