The Trump Effect on Travel

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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Anxiety About International Travel Has Companies Rethinking Incentive Trips

With more U.S. travelers expressing concern about their safety traveling internationally, incentive travel is already feeling some repercussions.

Barbara Scofidio | 3 months 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 | 3 months 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 | 3 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Travel Spending Shows Signs of Cooling: Bank of America Card Data

Some macro numbers show spending is still growing overall. But new data from Bank of America indicates that Americans have cut back on lodging, tourism, and flights.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months 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 | 3 months 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 | 3 months 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 | 3 months ago

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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 | 3 months ago

Tourism

Consumers Plan to Spend More on Travel and Vacations Despite ‘Gloomy’ Sentiment

Ask people if they’re anxious and they’ll say ‘yes.’ But the data shows they keep spending.

Lex Haris | 3 months 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 | 3 months ago

The Trump Effect: Borders, Bans and Bookings