MENAFN Press - 19\/02\/2017 (MENAFN Editorial) \"The United States is in danger of taking the same path it took after the 9\/11 terror attacks, which led to a decade of economic stagnation in the travel and tourism sector,\" were the powerful warning words from David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), while speaking at the Routes Americas aviation conference in Las Vegas today (14 February). <\/p>\n
(Logo: http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnh\/20150730\/250177LOGO<\/a> )<\/p>\n \"The Trump Administration is in danger of steering the country in the same direction, which could have a huge impact on the country's travel and tourism sector, which generates over 8% of the country's GDP and supports nearly 10% of total employment in the US.\" <\/p>\n Scowsill spoke directly at the Administration during his speech, offering five pieces of advice to the President's advisors: <\/p>\n \"Travel and tourism thrives by breaking down barriers, not building them; by making it easier for people to travel, not applying blanket bans. Our sector bridges divides between cultures, fosters understanding across religious and geographic boundaries. It is a massive generator of jobs and economic growth,\" Scowsill concluded. <\/p>\n Routes Americas 2017, 14-16 February, ARIA Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. <\/p>\n SOURCE Routes <\/p>\n About PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Continue reading here:<\/p>\n 'Closing Borders Risks Jobs,' World Travel & Tourism Council Warns US Administration at Routes - MENAFN.COM<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MENAFN Press - 19\/02\/2017 (MENAFN Editorial) \"The United States is in danger of taking the same path it took after the 9\/11 terror attacks, which led to a decade of economic stagnation in the travel and tourism sector,\" were the powerful warning words from David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), while speaking at the Routes Americas aviation conference in Las Vegas today (14 February). (Logo: http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnh\/20150730\/250177LOGO<\/a> ) \"The Trump Administration is in danger of steering the country in the same direction, which could have a huge impact on the country's travel and tourism sector, which generates over 8% of the country's GDP and supports nearly 10% of total employment in the US.\" Scowsill spoke directly at the Administration during his speech, offering five pieces of advice to the President's advisors: \"Travel and tourism thrives by breaking down barriers, not building them; by making it easier for people to travel, not applying blanket bans. Our sector bridges divides between cultures, fosters understanding across religious and geographic boundaries Continue reading