Trump’s Impact on Travel: The Next 100 Days

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to shape the political and economic landscape, the impact of his choices on the travel industry remains significant. Read how the first 100 days of his actions and policies are shaping the future of travel, and get insights into the industry's evolving response.

Tourism

Tariffs Won’t Be a Direct Hit on Travel - But They Can Still Hurt

For the travel industry, the impact of tariffs is indirect. But the knock-on effects could be significant: Will tourists still be eager to visit the U.S.?

Gordon Smith, Lex Haris, Meghna Maharishi, Sean O'Neill, and Seth Borko | 1 day ago

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Hotels

Europeans Are Cutting U.S. Summer Trips Due to 'Bad Buzz', Accor CEO Says

Accor's CEO highlights a significant drop in European summer bookings to the U.S., suggesting that geopolitical anxieties and perceived "bad buzz" are diverting European travel.

Luke Martin | 1 day ago

Tourism

Travel in the Trump Era: What's Actually Changed for Visitors?

Trump's tightened border policies have sparked international travel warnings and concerns among tourists, green card holders, and other travelers. But formal entry requirements remain largely unchanged.

Jade Wilson | 1 day ago

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Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Warns of Slowing U.S. Demand

Famed for its quirky branding and maverick mentality, historically Virgin Atlantic has struggled to turn a profit. Today’s results are a positive step, but uncertainty in the U.S. market could yet disrupt its ‘sustainably profitable’ goal.

Gordon Smith | 2 days ago

Airlines

Airline CEOs Say Europe-U.S. Demand Remains Strong, But For How Long?

European airline chiefs claim it’s business as usual on U.S. routes, but after three years of frenzied transatlantic demand, could we be entering one final summer of love?

Gordon Smith | 6 days ago

Airlines

WestJet Cuts Some Routes Amid Rising U.S.-Canada Tensions

WestJet did not explicitly attribute the U.S. route cuts to current political climate, but noted that it was “focused on continuing to fly where there is demand.”

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Gwendoline Cazenave, CEO of Eurostar International.

Ground Transport

Exclusive: U.S. Outbound Travel is 'Booming,' Says Eurostar CEO

Shaking off speculation that U.S. consumers are traveling less, Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave shares exclusive data pointing to a strong summer for overseas spending.

Gordon Smith | 1 week ago

Tourism

France Joins Nations Alerting Travelers to U.S. 'Sex at Birth' Visa Rules

France has now joined several other nations in warning travelers with non-binary gender markers about potential entry issues following a Trump order recognizing only two genders.

Jade Wilson | 1 week ago

Hotels

U.S. Hotels See Occupancy Hit, Tariffs and Border Policies Can Have 'Chilling Effect'

New travel advisories and border policies may create a "chilling effect" on U.S. hotel occupancy. Border regions already show declines.

Luke Martin | 1 week ago

Tourism

U.S. Allies Add Warnings for Travel to America

The updated advisories and media reports of mistreatment will contribute to a perception that the U.S. is less welcoming. Eventually that shows up in lower numbers of inbound tourism.

Lex Haris | 2 weeks ago