The chief executive of Marriott International has called on the US government to reduce visa wait times for first time applicants to help boost the country’s economy.
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Anthony Capuano said the delays in processing first time applicants and wait times for interviews are leading to lost revenue because of reduced US inbound tourism.
Speaking during an annual meeting run by the US Chamber of Commerce, Capuano said reducing visa wait times – particularly for those countries "that have the potential" – would be "the most impactful" move the Biden administration could make to boost the US travel sector.
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