Monica Crowley has been appointed Ambassador, Chief of Protocol at U.S. Travel Association (USTA)
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of Monica Crowley to serve as Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States:
We congratulate Monica Crowley on her confirmation to serve as Ambassador and Chief of Protocol. As we look ahead to a mega-decade of events, from the FIFA World Cup 26 to the 2028 Olympics, Ambassador Crowley and the Trump administration have a great opportunity to attract millions of travelers to America, showcase the best of our great nation and create a lasting benefit to our economy. We look forward to partnering with Ambassador Crowley and the administration, who have already shown clear willingness to maximize travel's potential.
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