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Congress Reaches Agreement on Massive Coronavirus Relief Package
Alexandria, VA (March 25, 2020) – Today, Congressional leadership and the Trump Administration came to agreement and released the text of a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

President Trump announces suspension of travel from Europe
In response to the ongoing coronavirus situation on Wednesday evening, President Trump announced that travel by foreign nationals to the United States from 26 European countries would be prohibited for 30 days beginning on Friday, March 13 at midnight.

Travel Leaders Echo Experts: Make Fact-Based Decisions About Traveling
WASHINGTON (March 10, 2020)—A coalition of 150 travel-related organizations issued the following statement on the latest developments around coronavirus (signatories below):

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Message from Zane Kerby – President & CEO ASTA: Airline Refunds, Exchanges, Commissions & More
(March, 23, 2020)- Government discussions regarding targeted financial relief for the travel sector are rapidly moving forward. . Passenger and cargo airlines alone have requested $58 billion in relief.

Say NO to Tax on Travel Advisor Services!
On February 20, the Democratic leadership of the Maryland General Assembly proposed legislation (House Bill 1628) that would reduce Maryland’s sales tax from 6 to 5 percent but “broaden the base” to include all services performed in the state, including travel agency services.

Tell Your Governor and State Legislators to Act Now to Save Travel Advisors
In the coronavirus crisis, we are facing the biggest challenge our industry has ever seen, 9/11 included. While Congress is moving quickly to provide relief ...