Managing Director, Group Travel
U.S. Travel Association
Kevin Hinton has more than 20 years' experience in the global meetings and travel industry. He is Managing Director for Group Travel at the U.S. Travel Association in Washington, DC, where he leads the organization's strategy to grow group travel to and throughout the United States.
Kevin is a frequent speaker on the value of face-to-face meetings and has held several industry leadership positions, including International Board Chair for MPI and CEO of SITE. He has also served on the Board of the Events Industry Council. Kevin earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential in 2023.
Outside work, Kevin practices yoga, plays tennis and skis. He also enjoys spending time with his daughters, Amber and Sophia.
Date

Just over 100 days into the second Trump administration, what is really going on with international inbound visitors and meeting attendees?
We will discuss the good news, provide updates on challenges, and dispel myths, to provide insights about the current state of inbound travel to the US for meetings.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the current landscape for meeting in the US
Consider specific challenges that may face international meeting attendees
Gain clarity about what new policies may be in place and their implications for visiting the US
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75 CE hour
* CSEP Approved