The U.S. Travel Association has appointed Tori Barnes as EVP of public affairs to replace Jonathan Grella. She will oversee government relations, communications, research, marketing and grassroots and political action committee departments. Barnes joined USTA in 2017 as SVP of government relations. Grella has been EVP of public affairs since May 2013 and left to start JAG Public Affairs. USTA will retain Grella as a consultant. Last month, the association installed a new national chair and officers.