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U.S. Travel Association
U.S. Travel Association PAC
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Trade association · FEC committee C00457754
U.S. Travel Association gave $135K directly to 54 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, U.S. Travel Association PAC, and 65% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 45 of the 50 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$135K
54 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
45
4 more still being counted
Hit rate
90%
$105K on winners, $8K on losers
Party split
65% / 35%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the U.S. Travel Association PAC
181 named people gave $796K in itemized gifts this cycle. These are the biggest 25. Committees must name anyone who gives more than $200 in a year; smaller gifts are reported only as a lump sum, and money from companies, unions and other groups is not in this list.
- Shawn ColeVice President, Global Sales · Delta Air Lines Inc. · GA$38K3 gifts
- Michael MassariChief Sales Officer · Caesars Entertainment · NV$23K4 gifts
- Ellen Renee DavisEvp and Chief Operating Officer · U.S. Travel Association · DC$23K2 gifts
- Omar MarchiVice President, Global Leisure Sales · Enterprise Mobility · FL$21K2 gifts
- David BurgessPresident & CEO · Miles Partnership · FL$20K3 gifts
- Glenn HollisterVice President, Sales Strategy & Effec · United Airlines Inc. · IL$20K5 gifts
- Susie VowinkelDirector, Travel · Google · WA$19K5 gifts
- Stephen RevetriaPresident · San Francisco Giants · CA$15K3 gifts
- Michael GamblePresident & CEO · Searchwide Global · MN$15K3 gifts
- Daniel JanesCEO · Madden Media · AZ$14K2 gifts
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- Nelson BoyceManaging Director, Travel · Google · CA$13K
- Bonnie CarlsonPresident & CEO · Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Travel · MN$13K4 gifts
- Christopher SchimekCOO · Freeman · TX$11K3 gifts
- Rob TorresSvp, Media & Affiliate Solutions · Expedia · WA$11K3 gifts
- Caroline BetetaPresident & CEO and U.S. Travel Past N · Visit California · CA$10K4 gifts
- Stephanie GlanzerChief Sales Officer · Mgm Resorts International · NV$10K3 gifts
- Michael DominguezPresident & CEO · Associated Luxury Hotels International · NV$10K7 gifts
- Leroy BridgesVp Sales · Adara · FL$10K6 gifts
- Ron PricePresident & CEO · Visit Phoenix · AZ$10K3 gifts
- Clayton ReidCEO · Mmgy Global · KS$10K
- Ryan GeorgeCEO · Simpleview · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Jack McneillChief Corporate Affairs Officer · Delaware North · NY$10K
- Geoff FreemanPresident & CEO · U.S. Travel Association · DC$10K
- Pete SearsExecutive Vice President, Group Presid · Hyatt Hotels Corporation · IL$10K2 gifts
- Leonard HoopsPresident & CEO · Visit Indy · IN$10K
Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $10K | … Counting |
| Shelley Moore Capito | West Virginia Senate | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Brett Guthrie | Kentucky 2nd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Aguilar | California 33rd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Andrew Garbarino | New York 2nd District | $7K | … Counting |
| Mark Warner | Virginia Senate | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Darin LaHood | Illinois 16th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Kathy Castor | Florida 14th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Darren Soto | Florida 9th District | $5K | … Counting |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did U.S. Travel Association give to candidates in 2026?
- U.S. Travel Association gave $135K directly to 54 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, U.S. Travel Association PAC, and 65% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 45 of the 50 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did U.S. Travel Association give the most to in 2026?
- Dan J. Sullivan (Republican, Alaska Senate, $10K), Shelley Moore Capito (Republican, West Virginia Senate, $9K), Brett Guthrie (Republican, Kentucky 2nd District, $8K), Pete Aguilar (Democrat, California 33rd District, $8K), Andrew Garbarino (Republican, New York 2nd District, $7K).