; (2) shall work to improve tourism industry data collection by the Bureau of Economic Analysis; and (3) shall provide recommendations for policy enhancements and streamlining. (e) Travel export promotion The Assistant Secretary, in coordination with the Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service, shall work to promote and facilitate travel exports abroad and ensure competitiveness by— (1) participating in and organizing meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions; (2) monitor visa adjudications; (3) emphasizing rural and other destinations rich in cultural heritage or ecological tourism, among other uniquely American destinations; and (4) promoting sports and recreation events and activities. (f) Travel security The Assistant Secretary shall investigate and provide recommendations regarding utilizing and expanding existing security programs to better meet the needs of the United States travel and tourism industry, including— (1) the Visa Waiver Program authorized under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1187 ); (2) preclearance operations; (3) the Trusted Traveler Program; and (4) the biometric entry-exit control system required under section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104–208