As the nation's destination marketing organization, Brand USA aims to promote visitation to the United States to, through, and beyond its gateways. City and state partners of all sizes are encouraged to tap into a comprehensive range of resources, providing destinations with easier access into global markets. This resource page has been compiled to assist partners in navigating the myriad exciting programs and opportunities available.
For more information about any of the below, contact your Brand USA Partner Engagement Manager or email us.
Co-op marketing programs make up the majority of our marketing efforts by delivering an array of options to increase awareness, visitation and spend. These opportunities allow partners of all sizes to participate in the way we promote travel experiences in the United States.
Using the programs by category below, search for relevant marketing opportunities for your destination or brand.
Click below to explore marketing opportunities available in markets of specific interest to your destination or brand.
Brand USA Activation programs are consumer facing, cooperative marketing opportunities that include a booking component. Participants featured in these programs can expect to receive specific booking information and metrics upon completion of the marketing campaign.
Brand USA Content & Distribution programs are cooperative marketing opportunities that allow Brand USA and its partners to create and disseminate video and written content across various media channels.
Brand USA Consumer Media programs are cooperative marketing opportunities run in partnership with leading international consumer media companies. They are B2C and generate awareness and interest in travel to the US.
Brand USA Trade-Focused programs are cooperative marketing opportunities that are not just B2C, but also B2B. They reach the trade via media, events or PR channels, and may include a tour operator component.
Brand USA works with its expanding network of international representatives along with the U.S. Embassies, Visit USA committees, and tour and receptive operators to support numerous trade activities, including: trade shows, sales missions, training initiatives, and MegaFams.
International sales missions to new and emerging countries are a critical platform in Brand USA’s marketing strategy. During these trade missions, Brand USA and participants will meet with tour operators, airlines, travel agents, incentive and meeting planners, and media at a variety of planned events and functions.
Throughout the year, Brand USA hosts a series of USA-branded pavilions at influential travel and trade shows—providing participating U.S. exhibitors the opportunity to reach 1.6 million international travel buyers and inspire future travel to the United States.