22 USC 2123 - Office of Travel Promotion

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

§ 2123.

Office of Travel Promotion

(a)

Office established

(b)

Director

(1)

Appointment

(2)

Qualifications

(3)

Duties

(c)

Functions

The Office shall—

(1)

serve as liaison to the Corporation for Travel Promotion established by subsection (b) of section 11 of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 1

 See References in Text note below.

and support and encourage the development of programs to increase the number of international visitors to the United States for business, leisure, educational, medical, exchange, and other purposes;

(2)

work with the Corporation, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security—

(A)

to disseminate information more effectively to potential international visitors about documentation and procedures required for admission to the United States as a visitor;

(B)

to ensure that arriving international visitors are generally welcomed with accurate information and in an inviting manner;

(C)

to collect accurate data on the total number of international visitors that visit each State; and

(D)

enhance the entry and departure experience for international visitors through the use of advertising, signage, and customer service; and

(3)

support State, regional, and private sector initiatives to promote travel to and within the United States.

(d)

Reports to Congress

(Pub. L. 87–63, title II, § 202, as added Pub. L. 111–145, § 9(i), formerly § 9(g), Mar. 4, 2010, 124 Stat. 63; renumbered 9(i), Pub. L. 113–235, div. B, title VI, § 606(1), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2219.)

cite as: 22 USC 2123