Become a member of Visit USA and enjoy many exclusive benefits & assistance with the promotion of your US product, PLUS the opportunity to participate in exciting Visit USA Seminars and events across Australia throughout the year!
JOIN NOWVisit USA (Australia) Organisation is a voluntary body that promotes travel to the United States of America. Planning a trip to the USA is easy using the information available from this site. Our interactive map provides direct access to Visitor information for each of the States and our Visit USA Organisation Member Companies can provide information right here in Australia. They offer a range of vacation or business travel options by accessing their websites or contacting their offices direct.
Visit USA provides a central “one-stop shop” for USA travel trade information making it easy for Australian travel agents to stay up-to-date with all things USA.
Our co-ordinated Travel Partnerships are working to enhance and support your marketing strategies by proactively promoting travel to the USA.
Use our suite of US promotional assets to elevate your marketing potential
CRUISING WITH TAUCK
On Tauck's small ship cruise along the Great Lakes, a stop in Dearborn, Michigan brings you to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. This award-winning, state-of-the-art museum is filled with interactive exhibits dedicated to innovation, not just in machines, but in the trailblazers who have shaped the world we live in and highlights the work and accomplishments of Henry Ford, Rosa Parks, Thomas Edison, Igor Sikorsky and the Wright Brothers, among many others.
Cruising the Great Lakes: Chicago to Toronto TAUCK
The Henry Ford Museum was one of the best museums I have ever been to. So so good.
VISIT ANAHEIM
There's always something fun going on in Anaheim. Be sure to check out the event calendar for things to experience during your next Anaheim vacation.
www.visitanaheim.org/events/
@Visit Anaheim
Events in Orange County & Anaheim | Festivals & Farmers Markets
www.visitanaheim.org
Discover events in Anaheim and Orange County. Find information on popular annual events, festivals, and events at California theme parks and attractions.
WARNER BROS STUDIO TOUR
The Warner Bros Studio Tour is a 3-hour (1 guided 2 hours self-guided) experience where you’ll explore nearly 100 years of cinematic history. See the real sets from your favourite shows like Friends, The Big Bang Theory, Gilmore Girls, and more.
More information: www.wbstudiotour.com/
BEYOND MANHATTAN
Should you go beyond Manhattan and visit the other boroughs?
ABSOLUTELY! NYC is comprised of five distinct boroughs and the city derives its character from hundreds of communities that feel like cities (and worlds) of their own. Explore NYC like a New Yorker through borough specific travel guides showcasing their multicultural appeal and authentic experiences with information on hotels, attractions, dining, arts and culture, and neighbourhoods.
More information: nycgo.com/getlocal @nycgo
TRAVEL WITHOUT THE CROWDS?
COLORADO is a playground for adventure and road trips that take in the fresh mountain air and steer clear of crowded tourist spots. Colorado has four national parks, 26 scenic byways, and the headwaters of four major rivers.
Whilst it’s 28 ski resorts are a mecca for visitors in the winter, they’re deliver just as many thrills and equally beautiful backdrops while they’re less busy in the summer and fall, and activities turn to hiking, mountain biking and leaf peeping.
Rocky Mountain National Park is popular thanks to its epic trails and wildlife, so instead visitors looking for a socially-distanced option can look to other national parks and state parks that generally attract less visitors and offer just as great sights and experiences, try Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, characterised by its steep canyon walls and dark skies.
See www.colorado.com for more travel ideas and itineraries. @Visit Colorado
ANCHORAGE - SUMMER OR WINTER?
Anchorage is MAGNIFICENT IN EVERY MONTH. In Anchorage, every month offers something special to experience – from seasonal natural wonders and unique holiday celebrations to sun-soaked summer adventures and cozy winter getaways under the glow of the northern lights.
More info: www.anchorage.net/plan-your-trip/things-to-know/weather/ Visit Anchorage
UPSTATE NEW YORK - DAY TRIP or a FEW NIGHTS?
Clients can get a taste of New York State’s gems in as little as a day trip up to Hudson Valley or Long Island, where they can enjoy experiences like dining on farm-to-table produce, visiting local farmers’ markets, browsing boutiques, exploring world-class art galleries and more. Or, if they have a little more time (say four days to a week), they could venture further up to the Adirondacks or Thousand Islands-Seaway (pictured) to experience the best of New York State’s natural beauty and adventures like hiking, biking, skiing, diving and more.
For more information on New York State, visit iloveny.com. I love NY
Such a beautiful state and it’s so easily accessible from Manhattan! Just a 90min car or train ride away from Times Square!
Definitely a beautiful part of the USA!
SEATTLE is well-known for its buzzing live-music scene with musical legends Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Kurt Cobain all calling the city home. But, if your clients aren’t music fans, there’s something to love about Seattle for everyone, from its stunning natural scenery (the city is surrounded by national parks and incredible mountainous countryside – it isn’t nicknamed the Emerald City for nothing) to its established coffee scene (there’s practically a small-batch roaster on every corner, and the city is the birthplace of Starbucks).
More info: visitseattle.org @Visit Seattle
FUN FACT: PARK CITY, UTAH
Park City hosted five events as part of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, including ski jumping, bobsled, skeleton, luge, and the Nordic combined events at the purpose-built, Utah Olympic Park (UOP), just outside of downtown Park City.
Today, UOP houses one of only four sliding tracks in North America, six Nordic ski jumps, a 2002 Winter Games Museum and is the training site of Australia’s own aerial ski team, the Flying Kangaroos! Clients can visit the park in winter for tubing, bobsled experiences and ice skating or in summer for ropes courses, ziplines, air bag jumps, extreme tubing and summer bobsled, all of which are perfect for the active traveller.
More info: www.visitparkcity.com/things-to-do/utah-olympic-park/ Visit Park City
DALLAS vs FORT WORTH
Dallas & Fort Worth offer two completely different experiences! Dallas offers a thriving nightlife scene, iconic professional sports and a surprising art scene. Meanwhile Fort Worth offers a distinct western experience with daily cattle drives and weekend rodeos. Combine them both for the perfect American experience!
More information: www.VisitDallas.com www.VisitFortWorth.com
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WHAT'S NEW IN SEATTLE
A wealth of new hotels have recently opened in the Emerald City – both located in the central South Lake Union neighbourhood, the space-themed Astra Hotel opened in July, and the luxurious Level Seattle debuted in June.
Iconic Seattle attractions have exciting openings including MoPOP with its latest exhibit, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop and Chihuly Garden & Glass which will be debuting its new gallery, Winter Brilliance, in November 2022.
More information: visitseattle.org/press/whats-new/ Visit Seattle
WHAT'S NEW IN NYC
From outdoor cultural programming and spectacular new art exhibitions to new culinary offerings, a packed Broadway season, 12,000 new hotel rooms opening in the next three years, and now five observation decks (make sure you visit the new SUMMIT One Vanderbilt), we are reminding the world that more than ever, It’s Time for New York City.
More information: www.nycgo.com
WHAT'S NEW AT THE WARNER BROS STUDIO TOUR HOLLYWOOD
Come see where Hollywood is made at our brand-new tour centre! At the Warner Bros Studio Tour, you get the chance to go behind the scenes at a real working movie studio. Visit real working sets from some of your favourite tv shows and look at what’s currently ‘in production’
More information: www.wbstudiotour.com/
Such a great tour!
WHAT'S NEW IN OKLAHOMA
On 25 May 2022, The Bob Dylan Center® opened its doors in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enabling the public to see curated exhibits pulled from a collection of more than 100,000 items spanning the music legend’s career. It’s located in Tulsa’s burgeoning art district, a culturally diverse region offering an assortment of bars and restaurants within the recently revitalised locality.
To learn more about Oklahoma visit our agent website at www.linkdtourism.com/traveloklahoma or head to TravelOK.com
DID YOU KNOW...
America’s No. 1 beer city, Denver, is once again hosting the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) at the Colorado Convention Center Oct. 6-8?
GABF is the largest ticketed beer festival in the country, and 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the festival.
More than 40,000 attendees are expected downtown to sample more than 2,000 different beers from 500 breweries throughout the festival.
More info
Great American Beer Festival October 6-8, 2022
www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com
Celebrating 40 years October 6-8, 2022 in Denver! America’s favorite beer festival and cultural phenomenon is back and it’s going to be epic!
WHAT'S NEW IN ANCHORAGE
Alaska’s first-ever Nordic Spa is now open at Alyeska Resort, about 40 minutes south of the city. The spa features indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools, a signature sauna, and an onsite bistro for dining and drinks.
More information: www.alyeskaresort.com/nordic-spa/ Visit Anchorage
WHAT'S NEW IN MEMPHIS
Known for its great times, great food, and great history, Memphis is also rapidly becoming known for its great hotels. A swath of new hotels opened their doors since the last time Australians were able to set foot on Memphis soil, and they are as cool as you’d expect from the city of blues, soul, and rock n roll.
More information: www.memphistravel.com/memphis-hotels
WHAT'S NEW ON THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
To manage the flow of visitors, reduce environmental impacts, preserve the beautiful land for future generations and to make your holiday experience as enjoyable as possible, many parks, preserves and hiking trails have implemented reservation systems.
Pre-book to visit the following:
Diamond Head State Monument – Oahu
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve – Oahu
Sunrise at Haleakala National Park – Maui
Waianapanapa State Park – Maui
Haena State Park – Kauai
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge & Lighthouse – Kauai
More information: www.gohawaii.com/trip-planning Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
WHAT'S NEW IN COLORADO
Colorado’s self-guided stargazing tour added three new locations to its roster. In addition to the original seven locations, Colorado Stargazing now includes Gunnison, Ridgway and Nucla, Naturita and Norwood. All of these locations are home to an International Dark-Sky Designated Place or are designated themselves, with Great Sand Dunes National Park, Dinosaur National Monument and Jackson Lake State Park listed as Dark Sky Parks in the past few years and Ridgway as an International Dark Sky Community.
More information: www.colorado.com/coloradostargazing @vVisit Colorado
Anaheim Assembles Its Australian All-Stars!
As one of the most visited US destinations for Australian travellers, Visit Anaheim has re-affirmed its commitment to the Australian market by appointing its first local representative in over 5 years. Friend of Visit Anaheim, and former Disney Destinations Australia Cast Member – Michael Cassis – will lead Australian based initiatives.
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