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The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill contains big perks for the travel industry
After all the politics and posturing associated with the $1.7 trillion government funding package, it can be easy to miss some of the budget line items in the 4,155-page bill. We’re happy to report that the omnibus spending bill includes big wins for both travelers and the travel industry. Among the highlights is a new assistant secretary of travel and tourism position within the U.S. Department of Commerce that will focus on the country’s $1.1 trillion travel industry. “This is a tremendous win for travelers, the travel industry, and America’s economy,” U.S. Travel Association president and CEO Geoff Freeman says. “Thanks to a bipartisan and bicameral group of Congressional leaders,…
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I Used the GI Bill to Attend Online School and Travel the World
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. I thought I’d travel the world as a linguist in the US Air Force but ended up in Augusta, Georgia. When I left the USAF, I enrolled in an MBA program using my GI Bill benefits. The GI Bill provided a housing stipend for distance education that I used to travel while I studied. Loading Something is loading. When people think about joining the US Armed Forces,…
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