The Future of U.S. Overseas Tourism Promotion: An Examination of Federal Government Reform, 1979-01-03

Item — Box: 170, Folder: 26

Identifier: CAC_CC_017_3_170_26_0005

Staff Only

The document is a letter from Honorable Glenn English, a member of the House of Representatives, to Mr. R.D. Thompson, Director of Oklahoma City Conventions and Tourism, discussing the possible elimination of the United States overseas marketing effort. Mr. English received a response from Mr. Hubert L. Harris, Jr., Assistant Director of the Office of Management and Budget, stating that decisions on the elimination of overseas travel promotion activities of the United States Travel Service will be made public when the President's budget is released. The letter also includes points to consider regarding the federal role in international tourism, including the increase in foreign travel expenditures in the U.S. and the effectiveness of current tourism promotion programs.

Dates

1979-01-03

Creator

English, Glenn Lee, 1940- (Person)

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