Junk Fees, Airport Security, No Tax on Tips: 7 Travel Bills in Congress We’re Tracking
Although travel isn't at the top of Congress’ agenda, lawmakers in Washington are discussing several bills that would impact the industry.
Dave Levinthal
The Travel Stocks Congress Loves to Trade
More than three dozen lawmakers and their spouses have traded stocks in travel companies — even as they oversee and regulate them.
CEO-to-Worker Pay Ratios Top 500:1 at Major Hotel and Travel Companies
Many companies have said there’s no standard methodology for determining the ratio for CEO-to-median employee pay, which makes direct comparisons tricky.
How Much the Trump Campaign Spent on Hotels — and Where Staffers Stayed
The Trump and Harris campaigns combined spent more than $11 million on lodging.
Trump’s Inaugural Attracts Record Travel Industry Cash—Topping Biden and Trump 1.0
President Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee benefited from huge donations from several major brands that didn't make any financial contributions to either of the two previous inaugurations.
U.S. Lobbying Roundup: Which Travel Companies Spent the Most
With Donald Trump back in the White House and a new GOP-controlled Congress, the travel industry has no choice but to keep spending.
Travel Companies Were Big Donors to Trump’s Inauguration – See Who Gave
Trump administration policies will have a major impact on the travel industry so it’s no surprise companies felt a need to give.