Interactive Travel Services Association (ITSA)
 

The Interactive Travel Services Association promotes consumer choice, access, confidence, protection and information in the rapidly growing world of online travel. ITSA seeks to develop consensus among industry, consumer organizations and policy makers on issues related to consumer use of the Internet to meet their travel needs.
 
Online Travel Companies Win Significant Court Victories in Occupancy Tax Cases in Philadelphia and Chicago
 
Philadelphia Court Order and Opinion
 
Hotel Occupancy Tax Suits "Dubious" and "Bad Precedent" -- Rocky Mountain News. 
 
San Antonio Lawsuit Wrong on Facts and Law
 
ITSA Adopts Adware Recommendations
 
ITSA Files Comments Supporting Continued Full Pricing Disclosure in Advertising of Airline Fares
 
  Hotel Occupancy Taxes
 
Online Travel: Supporting Florida Tourism
 
Industry Third Party Support
 
If it's Not Broken, Don't Fix it
 
Frequently Asked Questions about Taxes and Fees
 
How Merchant Business Model Works
 
  Adware
 
ITSA Best Practices for Adware
 
ITSA Best Practices - Frequently Asked Questions
 
  GDSs:  Central to Travel Distribution
 
Frequently Asked Questions about Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) and Limited Travel Distributors (LTDs)
 
Fact Sheet about Global Distribution Systems (GDSs)
 


Traveling Nearby?  You'll Need Documentation.
Since January 23, 2007, travelers between the United States and our nearby neighbors, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Panama, Central and South America, and in the Caribbean, have had to present passports for air travel. Since January 31, 2008, a government-issued photo id, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, has been required for land or sea entry into the US. Other officially sanctioned documentation, such as a passport, or NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST cards, are also acceptable. For children 18 years old and younger, a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship is required. This change comes as a result of rules required by law to enhance Homeland Security.   ITSA and its members strongly urge you to obtain a passport if you don't already have one.  And start early – the current wait for a passport is four - six weeks. Please follow this link to easily find a location near you to apply:   http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/.


Traveling to the US from Overseas?  You'll Need Electronic Documentation.
Coming to the United States from a "Visa Waiver" country?  Starting January 12, 2009, you’ll need to complete an online form and be cleared through the electronic system for travel authorization, or ESTA in order to be admitted to the US.  This electronic system, which is speedy and easy to use, replaces the old paper documentation, I-94W, that travelers to the US formerly had to fill out.  Just go online to the website below and follow the instructions;  the website is live so you can fill out the form online if you wish now.” https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

Not sure if your country is one from which travelers do not need visas to enter the United States?  Click on the website below for the latest list.  http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html#countries.
Department of Homeland Security US-Visit Program -- http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/programs/content_multi_image_0006.shtm
         

 
 
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