Trump’s D.C. Takeover: Tracking the Hotel Impact
Photo Credit: A view of the Utah National Guard contingent of Army Special Forces pictured on deployment in front of Trump's White House on the street on June 3, 2025, prior to President Trump's order for the National Guard to combat crime in the nation's capital. Flickr / Creative Commons / Mobili
Skift Take
D.C. hotels had 64.3% occupancy amid a federal police takeover last week, down 2 points from 2024. That was broadly within national trends as the industry faces a mild softening in demand.
Hotels in Washington, D.C., have been uncertain about the potential impact on bookings after President Trump on August 11 ordered the federal government to take over the D.C. police and sent hundreds of National Guard soldiers into the nation's capital.
Would the added security boost guest confidence and encourage tourism? Or would some travelers avoid the city out of fear they might get caught up in incidents arising from the heightened security presence?
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