Business View Magazine | May/June 2022

12 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 We’ve also seen some recent progress in expanding electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and U.S. automakers going all-in on an all- electric future. President Biden’s new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program will make nearly $5 billion available for foundational investments in a national EV charging network that will shape the future of mobility in America. These types of investments and commitments are core to the future of travel, and thankfully, all sectors of our industry are making strides to address challenges and come forward with solutions. U.S. Travel is working to advance policies that will help the industry achieve its sustainability goals, from providing incentives for SAFs, increasing investments in EV charging infrastructure and protecting environmental attractions. On Earth Day, we reaffirmed our commitment to working with travel organizations, destinations, industry leaders and elected officials to push these policies forward and meet our environmental goals. Travel thrives in a more sustainable future, and together we are rebuilding our industry to be stronger and more sustainable than ever. As vice president of government relations, Erik Hansen leads development of U.S. Travel’s domestic policy agenda, and represents the travel community before the Executive Branch and Congress Travel can’t truly be sustainable unless every sector – including hotels, airlines, rental cars, restaurants, attractions and more –does its part