Brand USA launches "America the Beautiful" global campaign
Fred Dixon, President & CEO,Brand USA
The campaign is launched to accelerate growth ahead of 2026, a milestone year marked by the FIFA World Cup, America’s 250th anniversary, and the Route 66 centennial.
Brand USA launched America the Beautiful, a global tourism marketing campaign and platform that represents the organisation's most ambitious marketing initiative to date. The campaign debuts during this week's Brand USA Travel Week U.K. and Europe, now in its seventh year, which connects U.S. destinations with leading international buyers and media from 20 countries.
Announcement comes as international travel continues to drive meaningful economic impact. Year-to-date through July, travel and tourism exports totalled $147 billion, up two percent year-over-year. That spending is projected to generate approximately $39.6 billion in federal tax revenue by year’s end, support millions of American jobs, and contribute to a total economic impact of $551 billion in 2025.
The campaign is strategically timed to build on that momentum and accelerate growth ahead of 2026, a milestone year marked by the FIFA World Cup, America’s 250th anniversary, and the Route 66 centennial.
"The United States remains the top international destination for long-haul leisure travel in the world, reflecting the enduring appeal of our varied and unique destinations and experiences," said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of Brand USA. “With America the Beautiful, we're delivering a fresh invitation to explore the USA in new and exciting ways. As we look ahead to 2026 and the decade of mega events on the horizon, we remain laser-focused on maximising international tourism opportunities to drive economic impact and job growth while inviting the world to celebrate 250 years of America the Beautiful.”
"America the Beautiful tells the story of America bigger, bolder, and more beautifully than ever before balancing the power of place with the depth of human connection,” said Leah Chandler, chief marketing officer of Brand USA. “Every element, from powerful creative storytelling to AI-powered planning tools, is designed to inspire travellers to see America in new ways and to turn that inspiration into action. We're not asking people to simply visit America; we're inviting them to feel it, taste it, and carry home experiences that become core memories.”
The campaign will roll out across connected TV, streaming, out-of-home, digital, and social media in nine priority markets (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, United Kingdom) identified through data-driven analysis of travel intent, economic trends, and consumer sentiment.
“The success of Brand USA Travel Week U.K. and Europe has set a strong foundation for global expansion. We’re excited to bring this high-impact platform to new regions and strengthen relationships with travel trade and media partners worldwide," said Dixon.
Brand USA Travel Week India (January 18-23, 2026) and Brand USA Travel Week South America (March 16-20, 2026) will be key events in markets with strong potential for inbound travel growth.
Colm Lacy, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We’re proud to be supporting this year’s Brand USA Travel Week alongside our Atlantic Joint Business partners. With more than 27 US destinations to choose from on our route network, our transatlantic flights continue to be a firm favourite with our customers. We know how much they value the country’s variety, so our partnership with Brand USA is important to us in spreading the word about what the US has to offer – from world-class cities to spectacular natural scenery.”
