Nationwide Unrest, Protests Make USTA Uneasy

The chaotic scenes unfolding all across the United States are part of a situation that has definitely put quite a lot on the police forces’ plate. 

In addition to handling protesters and demonstrators, rioters and looters, now law-enforcing offices have something else to deal with: curious tourists who walk out of their hotels to take a closer look at the developments.

They are being instructed by police officers to return to their hotels, but it’s hard to keep them confined in their guestrooms.

The fact of the matter is that this deadly combination of rising coronavirus cases nationwide and unwavering protests out in the streets could eventually hurt the already downtrodden travel industry. 

“It’s understandable that America is hurting right now. Our society is confronting the pain of injustice while addressing multiple other simultaneous challenges. How we collectively address these factors will shape the future of our country and how the world perceives us as a destination committed to getting it right. While the moment will come to encourage business and leisure travel once again, we urge our political leaders to focus completely on the safety and wellbeing of all citizens and communities at this time,” U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow wrote in a statement.