The Commission has proposed steps to reduce travel costs to Americacosts which discourage many from visiting our vast country. Transportation fares and accommodation rates of major hotel and motel chains will be drastically reduced for foreign travelers. In addition. simplification of visa and customs regulations and the creation of additional foreign tourist services will make America a more appealing place to visit. The steps outlined to the President will help reduce our travel deficit by onehalf billion dollars this year alonewith a growing impact in years to come. As the President noted. however. increased travel to America will do more than ease our serious balanceofpayments problems.