The U.S. Travel Association is a non-profit trade organization that represents and advocates for the travel industry in the United States. The organization was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. The U.S. Travel Association works with its members, which include travel-related businesses and organizations, to promote policies and initiatives that support the growth of the travel industry. The organization also conducts research and provides educational resources to its members.