What Happened?
Washington, DC-based Brand USA Promoted Brian Watkins as Vice President of Technology
About the Company
Brand USA was established by the Travel Promotion Act to spearhead the nation`s first global marketing effort to promote the United States as a premier travel destination and to communicate U.S. entry/exit policies and procedures to worldwide travelers. Formed as the Corporation for Travel Promotion in 2010, the public-private entity began operations in May 2011 and does business as Brand USA. Brand USA works in close partnership with the travel industry to maximize the economic and social benefits of travel. These benefits include fostering understanding between people and cultures. creating jobs essential to the economy. The organization`s activities are funded at no cost to U.S. taxpayers through a combination of private-sector investment and matching funds collected by the U.S. Government from international visitors who come to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. Through its call-to-action—Discover America—Brand USA inspires travelers to explore the United States of America`s boundless possibilities.
About the Person
Brian Watkins is Vice President of Technology at Brand USA. Previously, Brian held various senior IT leadership roles in the industry.
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