According to the Labor Department of the United States, travel industry employment was trending upward in April 2012.
David Huether is senior vice president of economics and research at the United States Travel Association and released a statement analysing the report’s findings.
“The United States travel industry continues to be one of the prime drivers of our nation’s economic recovery, adding 7,000 new American jobs in April, bringing total direct employment to 7,581,000. Travel job growth was driven by the restaurants, lodging and airline sectors, offsetting declines in amusements, gambling and recreation,” he said.
Employment rises
Mr. Huether said travel-generated employment had risen by 48,700 in the first four months of 2012, contributing 6.1 per cent of all non-farm jobs added during the same period.
“Yet even amid this growth, barriers to travel abound – from airport security hassles and crumbling infrastructure to high fuel costs and a visa system that can deter overseas travellers from visiting the United States.
“Reducing or eliminating these barriers will strengthen our economy and create jobs by encouraging more Americans to travel the country and welcoming more international visitors to come to the United States,” said the travel boss.
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