AirPlus International Releases Industry Survey on the Travel Promotion Act
Over 60 percent of respondents were not aware of the Act, with another 29 percent unsure of the details. Over 53% were unsure how the money collected would be used, and further, another 73% felt that if implemented, the fees would be reciprocated for U.S. travelers into other countries.
AirPlus International, a global provider of corporate travel payment solutions, releases November's The Wire...from AirPlus focused on the proposed U.S. Travel Promotion Act. Over 60 percent of respondents were not aware of the Act, with another 29 percent unsure of the details. Over 53% were unsure how the money collected would be used, and further, another 73% felt that if implemented, the fees would be reciprocated for U.S. travelers into other countries. For more details, including a complimentary PDF of the results, please visit the AirPlus Community.
'This Act will certainly have an impact on the travel industry overall, not just business travel. At AirPlus, we polled our industry colleagues to learn how they felt on the topic. Clearly, the results indicate that there is not enough awareness of the Act,' said Richard Crum, President of AirPlus International, Inc.
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