The 2026 Congressional Caucus was held in Washington DC, bringing together members of the travel industry including representatives from the United States Tour Operators Association. The gathering provided a platform for key discussions about strengthening the travel sector.
During the caucus, tour operators emphasized the need for enhanced support focusing on several critical areas. Improved tourism infrastructure was identified as essential to meet growing demands. Additionally, calls were made for measures to increase border processing efficiency, which is seen as vital in facilitating smoother travel. Another significant area highlighted was the security and stability of the workforce behind the travel
industry, underscoring the importance of ensuring reliable employment conditions to sustain sector growth.









