Notice2022-15613
United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board: Request for Applications for Membership
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Published
July 21, 2022
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Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications for membership on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. travel and tourism industry.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 139 (Thursday, July 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43498-43499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-15613]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board: Request for
Applications for Membership
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to apply for membership on the United
States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications
for membership on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
(Board). The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary of
Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. travel and tourism industry.
DATES: Applications for immediate consideration for membership must be
received by the National Travel and Tourism Office by 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Daylight Time (EDT) on Friday, September 16, 2022. The International
Trade Administration (ITA) will continue to accept applications under
this notice for two years from the deadline to fill any vacancies.
ADDRESSES: Please submit application information by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#75212134373501071411105b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="24707065666450564540410a434b52">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Aguinaga, National Travel and
Tourism Office, U.S. Department of Commerce; telephone: 202-482-2404;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9ecacadfdcdeeaecfffafbb0f9f1e8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="560202171416222437323378313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Travel and Tourism
Advisory Board (Board) is established under 15 U.S.C. 1512 and under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app. (FACA).
The Board advises the Secretary of Commerce on government policies and
programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry. The Board
acts as a liaison to the stakeholders represented by the membership,
consulting with them on current and emerging issues in the industry to
support sustainable growth in travel and tourism.
The National Travel and Tourism Office is accepting applications
for Board members. Members shall be Chief Executive Officers or senior
executives from U.S. companies, U.S. organizations, or U.S. entities in
the travel and tourism sectors representing a broad range of products
and services, company sizes, and geographic locations. For eligibility
purposes, a ``U.S. company'' is a for-profit firm that is incorporated
in the United States (or an unincorporated U.S. firm with its principal
place of business in the United States) that is controlled by U.S.
citizens or by other U.S. companies. A company is not a U.S. company if
50 percent plus one share of its stock (if a corporation, or a similar
ownership interest of an unincorporated entity) is known to be
controlled, directly or indirectly, by non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S.
companies. For eligibility purposes, a ``U.S. organization'' is an
organization, including trade associations and nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs), established under the laws of the United States,
that is controlled by U.S. citizens, by another U.S. organization (or
organizations), or by a U.S. company (or companies), as determined
based on its board of directors (or comparable governing body),
membership, and funding sources, as applicable. For eligibility
purposes, a U.S. entity is a tourism-related entity that can
demonstrate U.S. ownership or control, including but not limited to
state and local tourism marketing entities, state government tourism
offices, state and/or local government-supported tourism marketing
entities, and multi-state tourism marketing entities.
Members of the Board will be selected in accordance with applicable
Department of Commerce guidelines based on their ability to carry out
the objectives of the Board as set forth in the Board's charter and in
a manner that ensures that the Board is balanced in terms of geographic
diversity, diversity in size of company or organization to be
represented, and representation of a broad range of services in the
travel and tourism industry. Each member shall serve for two years from
the date of the appointment and at the pleasure of the Secretary of
Commerce.
Members serve in a representative capacity, representing the views
and interests of their particular business sector, and not as Special
Government employees. Members will receive no compensation for their
participation in Board activities. Members participating in Board
meetings and events will be responsible for their travel, living, and
other personal expenses. Meetings will be held regularly and, to the
extent practical, not less than twice annually, usually in Washington,
DC or virtually.
To be considered for membership, please provide the following
information to the address listed in the ADDRESSES section:
1. The name and title of the individual requesting consideration.
2. A sponsor letter from the applicant on his or her company/
organization/entity letterhead or, if the applicant is to represent a
company/organization/entity other than his or her employer, a letter
from the company/organization/entity to be represented, containing a
brief statement of why the applicant should be considered for
membership on the Board. This sponsor letter should also address the
applicant's travel and tourism-related experience.
3. The applicant's personal resume.
4. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to
register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act
of 1938, as amended.
5. If the applicant is to represent a company, information
regarding the control of the company, including the stock holdings as
appropriate, signifying compliance with the criteria set forth above.
6. If the applicant is to represent an organization, information
regarding the control of the organization, including the governing
structure, members, and revenue sources as appropriate, signifying
compliance with the criteria set forth above.
7. If the applicant is to represent a tourism-related entity, the
functions and responsibilities of the entity, and information regarding
the entity's U.S. ownership or control, signifying compliance with the
criteria set forth above.
8. The company's, organization's, or entity's size, product or
service line and major markets in which the company, organization, or
entity operates.
9. A brief statement describing how the applicant will contribute
to the work of the Board based on his or her unique experience and
perspective (not to exceed 100 words).
Dated: July 18, 2022.
Julie Heizer,
Acting Director, National Travel and Tourism Office.
[FR Doc. 2022-15613 Filed 7-20-22; 8:45 am]
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