“Get Facts. Get Going.” establishes a single source of information for international travellers;
“American Originals” showcases the people and places that originated the styles, sounds, and tastes the world loves.
Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon this week announced a major expansion of the organisation’s America the Beautiful brand platform. Two new supporting initiatives expand the organisation’s messaging: Get Facts. Get Going, an always-on effort designed to provide real-time information on visa and entry policies, fees, and more to combat misperceptions; and American Originals, a new content and storytelling series spotlighting the people, places, and experiences that are uniquely American.
The new initiatives being announced this week at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, targeting leisure tourism, and at IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany, targeting international business events, reflect the organisation’s focus on growing international travel demand and boosting travel exports that impact the U.S. economy and communities. The announcement comes as the USA is readying to host significant major events beginning next month, including the FIFA World Cup, America’s 250th anniversary, and the Route 66 Centennial.
“In line with our mission to impact the U.S. economy through travel exports, we have an opportunity to further build traveller confidence and inspire visitation,” said Fred Dixon, Brand USA’s President and CEO. “With our expanded platform, we are introducing American Originals, which spotlights the people and places who originated the styles, sounds, and tastes the world loves, while Get Facts. Get Going. serves as a single source of information to address misperceptions head-on. We want international visitors to know that we are open for business and warmly welcome them.”
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL ECOSYSTEM
Since its global launch last October, America the Beautiful has served as Brand USA’s flagship campaign and platform, inspiring international audiences. Monthly surveys show more than seven in ten respondents say the campaign positively influences their interest in visiting the United States.
Brand USA is now building on that foundation with two new initiatives, each serving a distinct and equally important role. America the Beautiful inspires. American Originals fuels consideration and Get Facts. Get Going. aids conversion by dispelling perceived logistical barriers.
Operating under a single data-driven, strategic framework, Brand USA has also created new integration opportunities with destination partners, such as South Dakota and Alabama, and corporate brands, such as Hilton, with more to come. New integrations are designed to expand reach, improve target efficiencies, and drive greater visibility for the platform and partners.
GET FACTS. GET GOING.
The expansion comes at a necessary moment. Misperceptions about visa requirements, entry procedures, fees such as visa integrity and national park pricing, and screening policies have created confusion among some international travellers — and until now, no single easy-to-use resource has brought this information together in one place. With the byline “Travel with Confidence to the USA”, the initiative addresses a range of misperceptions circulating on social media and in international markets, including outdated or incomplete information. In each case, the facts tell a far more welcoming story than what travellers are hearing. To meet the moment, Brand USA is publishing a full set of facts, available at visittheusa.com/entry
Get Facts. Get Going. It is built to be always on and continually updated as an integrated marketing, communications, and trade effort reaching international audiences through paid media in key global markets; real-time content delivered through global distribution systems; direct travel trade engagement through Brand USA’s agent training USA Discovery Program; and testimonials through the organisation’s Visiting Journalists Program.
As an extension of these efforts, Brand USA has an ongoing partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to facilitate and expand Global Entry sign-ups in international markets. CBP representatives will be on-site at IPW this week at Brand USA’s booth to help answer questions and provide updates on trusted traveller programs.
“Technological improvements, including Mobile Passport Control and expanded Trusted Traveller programs like Global Entry, are making the entry process more seamless than ever before,” Dixon said. “We want to bring that reality to the forefront alongside our new resource, Get Facts. Get Going. so visitors can travel with confidence to the USA.”
AMERICAN ORIGINALS
In addition to boosting travel confidence, Brand USA is continuing to expand its storytelling with the introduction of American Originals.
“This new content series features the people, places, and traditions that have influenced the world and are unique to the USA through travelogue-style narratives that ignite exploration and help travellers build their ultimate dream holiday,” said Dixon. “American Originals highlights trends like set-jetting, culinary travel, live entertainment, and more, and kicks off with spotlights on Monument Valley, Memphis, Texas, and New York City.”
The series also serves as a salute to America’s 250th anniversary by celebrating uniquely American experiences, but it will continue to expand into 2027 and beyond. The content can be viewed here.
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