Related Link: http://www.poweroftravel.orgRoger Dow is President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Travel Association, the national umbrella organization representing all segments of the $740 billion U.S. travel and tourism industry. U.S. Travel was previously the Travel Industry Association.
Among the many honors he has received, Dow most recently was recognized by his peers as the 2008 Association Executive of the Year, according to Association Trends. The honor reflected Dow's success in taking steps to unify the travel industry and greatly increase its effectiveness on Capitol Hill.
U.S. Travel promotes and facilitates travel to and within the United States through a substantial advocacy effort that communicates industry interests to policymakers and the media. U.S. Travel also continues to host several major events to provide travel industry professionals with expert information that gives them an advantage in the competitive marketplace. U.S. Travel is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with an active presence in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Dow has served in his present position since January 1, 2005. Prior to joining U.S. Travel, Dow rose through the ranks at Marriott International in a career that began as a summer lifeguard at the sixth Marriott hotel and spanned 34 years. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President, Global and Field Sales, leading Marriott's 10,000-person worldwide sales organization. His many accomplishments for the company included development of Marriott Rewards, the world's leading frequent traveler program.
