U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board; Opportunity To Apply for Membership

Published date19 May 2020
Citation85 FR 29927
Record Number2020-10718
SectionNotices
CourtInternational Trade Administration
Federal Register, Volume 85 Issue 97 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)]
                [Notices]
                [Pages 29927-29928]
                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2020-10718]
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                DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
                International Trade Administration
                U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board; Opportunity To Apply for
                Membership
                AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. 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, June 19, 2020.
                ADDRESSES: Please submit application information by email to
                [email protected].
                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Aguinaga, National Travel and
                Tourism Office, U.S. Department of Commerce; telephone: 202-482-2404;
                email: [email protected].
                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
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                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.
                 To be considered for membership, please provide the following
                information by the Friday, June 19, 2020 deadline 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).
                Jennifer Aguinaga,
                Designated Federal Officer, National Travel and Tourism Office.
                [FR Doc. 2020-10718 Filed 5-18-20; 8:45 am]
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