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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Airlines

5x, 10x, 20x – Airlines Hike Ticket Prices Out of Middle East

When a crisis hits, people crave comfort and stability. But for those caught in the Middle East conflict, with over 55% of flights canceled, a fare home came with a hefty price tag.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Deepthi Nair | 3 months ago

Hotels

Marriott Sees Middle East Travel Dip, Expands AI Tools

Marriott highlighted two forces shaping the hotel industry right now - geopolitical volatility and a race to build AI tools that keep travelers inside its direct channels.

Luke Martin | 3 months ago

Hotels

Indian Hotels’ Cooking Gas Shut Off By Iran War

A combination of the Iran war and India’s reliance on imported fuel is shutting down hotel kitchens and train galleys while sending up airline ticket prices.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Airlines

Iran War Cited as Air India Raises Fuel Surcharge

Air India has a long history of financial troubles, and it is now taking an up front approach to discussing problems and its plans to tackle them.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

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Hotels

Hilton CEO Calls Out Slide in U.S. Tourism but Sees Economic Boost Ahead

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said that over 30 years, the U.S. has allowed its share of global inbound tourism to collapse. Regaining ground in the global race for visitors could boost jobs.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Tourism

Canadian Travel to the U.S. Keeps Falling — Now for 13 Straight Months

There are few signs the trend will reverse given recent moves by airlines and survey data.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Airlines

Oil Price Shock Could Mean 10%+ Fare Hike, $24 Billion in Costs for U.S. Airlines

Jet fuel is the single largest expense for most airlines and executives will face pressure to respond soon with higher fares.

Seth Borko | 3 months ago

Airlines

Shutdown Triggers TSA Staffing Shortages and Hours-Long Airport Lines

TSA staffing shortages are creating significantly long wait times at security as agents miss their first paycheck during the partial government shutdown.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Airlines

Iran War Is Costing Small Airlines $200,000 Daily, Insurer Estimates

Airlines have been impacted by the disruption caused by the war, and could now mitigate these costs by increasing future ticket pricing.

Deepthi Nair | 3 months ago

Hotels

Dubai Hotel Owner Al Habtoor Calls Out Trump Over ‘Dangerous’ Iran War

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor’s comments carry weight because he is behind some of the UAE’s largest hotels and because he is one of the rare hoteliers to speak out about the war's disruption to business.

Deepthi Nair | 3 months ago