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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Hotels

Wyndham Cuts 2025 Forecast After Soft Third Quarter

Wyndham's cut to its forecast is modest, at about 2%. But it's notable that Texas, Florida, and California showed particularly soft results, as well as China, during the third quarter.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Hotels

Hilton’s 41 AI Experiments and New Fee Cuts for Hotel Owners

Hilton's CEO outlined ways that AI could make it more cost effective to run his hotel business. Easier said than done, of course.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Hotels

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Lays Out the Bull Case for Hotels

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta predicts a recovery in U.S. hotel spending, including by middle-class travelers. He says the multi-year growth will be driven by more business investment, falling interest rates, and greater tax certainty.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Tourism

Visa Reforms, Air Traffic Control: Issues the Travel Industry Spent Millions Lobbying For

The travel industry spent big this summer as it ramped up its lobbying efforts in Washington amid legislative and regulatory fights.

Dave Levinthal | 8 months ago

Cruises

Global Carbon Tax on Cruise Lines Delayed After U.S. Opposition

The cruise industry wants clarity, but Washington just sent a loud message: Climate rules that raise costs are a non-starter.

Darin Graham | 8 months ago

Airlines

United Airlines Warns Government Shutdown Could Hurt Bookings

The shutdown impact has been limited so far, but CEOs are worried about what happens when government workers face the first missed paycheck.

Meghna Maharishi | 8 months ago

Tourism

Foreign Tourism Boards Spend Tens of Millions to Attract U.S. Travelers

While inbound travel to the U.S. has declined this year, outbound marketing to Americans is booming — and here's a look at some of the foreign tourism boards that are spending to attract U.S. visitors.

Dave Levinthal | 8 months ago

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Tourism

U.S. Slips From Top 10 Most Powerful Passports List

The U.S. passport is losing clout as the country tightens its travel restrictions.

Bailey Schulz | 8 months ago

Tourism

Travel Industry Braces for Disruptions as Shutdown Drags On

Tour group operators say travelers have been able to adapt to the government shutdown’s disruptions so far, but concerns mount as the lapse in funding drags on.

Bailey Schulz | 8 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Sees Another Steep Decline in Canadian Visits

The U.S. travel industry can’t afford to lose Canadian visitors if it wants to have a strong 2025 — but data shows the ongoing slide is still deep and unlikely to reverse substantially anytime soon.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago