The U.S. Travel Association has named Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon, as its new national chair, it announced yesterday. Davidson, who will join U.S. Travel President and CEO Roger Dow in promoting the economic and social benefits of travel, succeeds Interstate Hotels & Resorts CEO Jim Abrahamson.
"We are thrilled to welcome Todd as our new national chair," Dow said. "With the travel industry driving U.S. economic growth, jobs, and exports, Todd is well-positioned to further expand the reach and influence of America's travel sector. Todd's experience and expertise will greatly benefit the travel community."
Added Davidson, "Given travel's outsize contributions to U.S. economic strength and the growing evidence of the benefits of leisure travel, we have more opportunities than ever to tell its powerful story in Washington and beyond. My goal is to ensure that the travel sector has a strong voice and a seat at the table when critical decisions are made. I am honored to serve in this leadership capacity during this time of growth and success for the industry."
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