Advocacy Leadership dedicated to all travelers: What the year has in store for travelers.

What a year it has been for travelers! Listen to what our guest says about travel in the upcoming year! Enjoy our interview with Roger Dow, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, in the first of two shows dedicated to travel advocacy as they work to defend and protect the entire U.S. travel eco-system. Roger Dow is president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, the Washington, D.C.-based organization representing all segments of travel in America. U.S. Travel’s mission is to increase travel to and within the  United States. For his efforts to unify the travel industry and increase its effectiveness on Capitol Hill, Dow has received multiple  honors and awards. Dow has also held seats on several boards, including ASAE, GWSAE, MPI Foundation, PCMA,  Tourism Diversity Matters, RE/MAX International, the Travel Institute, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of  100, among others. Prior to joining U.S. Travel in 2005, Dow spent 34 years at Marriott International, rising to senior vice president  of global and field sales. Dow served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam, where  he received the Bronze Star and other citations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Seton Hall University  and was honored as a Most Distinguished Alumnus in 2012. In addition, he holds an honorary degree from Johnson &  Wales University.   Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you. https://www.rapindex.com   This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Also listen for this episodes advocacy tip. Contact Voices In Advocacy at: www.VoicesinAdvocacy.com 480 488-9150