Is Travel Resilient Enough to Withstand U.S. Policy Shifts?
The global Skift Travel Health Index: February 2025 stands at 99, already indicating a 1% dip in travel performance in February 2025.
The Trump Effect: Borders, Bans and Bookings
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 his actions and policies are shaping the future of travel, and get insights into the industry's evolving response.
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What Do Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Meetings?
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners are poised to disrupt the meetings industry, leading to rising costs and potential declines in event participation.
The Trump Effect keeps track of the U.S. president's impact on the travel industry.
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Borders, Bans, and Bookings: Navigating U.S. Travel Right Now – Skift Travel Podcast
A possible economic downturn and government policies could have a major impact on the travel, which we discuss in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
Tariff Impact on Hotels: Higher Costs, Delayed Renovations, Less Demand
Some hoteliers are freaking out about Trump's new tariffs. They're hoping the move is just negotiating theater.
Travel Stock Carnage and Our New – Lower – Forecasts
Travel is more important than ever to household budgets, but it is not recession proof. As a result, Skift Research is revising down its outlook for global travel.
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Lodging Stocks Tumble Amid Uncertainty for the Hotel Industry
Various analysts and media sources are taking a stab at what this whole tariff situation will mean to the lodging space.
U.S. Tariffs Cloud Airline Industry Outlook as Stocks Plummet
The global nature of the airline industry means companies near and far will be impacted by Wednesday’s announcement.
Trump’s New Tariffs and the Potential Hit to Travel
Tariffs don't hit travel directly. But if economic growth slows and the stock market sinks, the travel industry will feel it.
TikTok Ban: Deadline Nears, What Does It Mean For Travel?
Social media marketing to millions of Americans is at stake for travel companies if a TikTok ban does take place.
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.?