WASHINGTON, DC
A final rule to make the Global Entry Program permanent has been implemented, according to the U.S. Travel Association. A program within the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Global Entry allows for expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
"Expanding and making the Global Entry Program permanent is a huge victory for 1.3 million travelers who, thanks to the program, experience less hassle when traveling to the United States," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. "We commend the Administration for this action, and we will work with CBP to urge more travelers to enroll in the program.”
The final rule expands the program to airports in Minneapolis, Charlotte, Denver and Phoenix, making the Global Entry program permanent and offering expedited clearance to 97 percent of international travelers to the U.S.
"The impact of a program like Global Entry on U.S. destinations, and particularly in the meetings industry, is significant," said Dow. "Those who regularly travel enjoy fewer burdens thanks to Global Entry, making it more likely they will attend meetings and conventions in the U.S. Adding to current program participants Canada, Mexico, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, U.S. Travel urges CBP to quickly expedite bilateral agreements with South Korea, Singapore and Germany."
