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Despite Concerns Over Policies, U.S. Travel Numbers Up

Earlier this year, travel industry experts were concerned. They were worried fewer people would visit the United States because of President Donald Trump’s policy agenda.

Some policies were directly related to travel, and who could come here.

But the U.S. Travel Association reports not only is visitation not down, but also it was up in May from May 2016. Greg Staley is the group’s senior vice president for communication.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been modified to correct Greg Staley's title.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.