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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Business Travel

Business Travel Spending Forecast to Hit Record in 2025

Zoom works fine. But it turns out there's something irreplaceable about looking someone in the eye while discussing revenue projections in a beige conference room in Dallas, Sao Paulo, or Mumbai.

Sean O'Neill | 11 months ago

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Hotels

Luxury, Credit Cards, Deals: What We’re Watching in Hotel Earnings

Government travel headwinds and tariff uncertainties may be temporary. Luxury resilience and growing credit card fees may be enduring.

Sean O'Neill | 11 months ago

Tourism

What if Trump Fires the Federal Reserve Chair? Impact on Travel

Every president wants lower interest rates – they keep voters happy. It’s the Fed’s job to ignore that. But financial markets may have already accepted where this is heading.

Dave Levinthal | 11 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Embassy in India Warns Theft Can Get Visa Cancelled After Viral Shoplifting Video

The U.S. isn’t sugarcoating its rules for Indian visitors, and it’s making that crystal clear. Will these warnings spook aspiring travelers, or just remind them to play by the book?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

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Tariff Turmoil Hits Events Industry: Planners Fear Higher Costs

President Donald Trump drew a line in the sand on Saturday, threatening 30% tariffs on August 1 on products from Mexico and the EU. Planners say this will only compound the effects tariffs are already having on all aspects of events.

Barbara Scofidio | 11 months ago

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Tourism

Canadian Border Crossings to the U.S. Plunged 33% in June

Canadians, long the top visitors to the U.S., aren't just talking about boycotting travel to America – the data shows they are traveling elsewhere.

Sean O'Neill | 11 months ago

Hotels

Marriott’s Net-Zero Hotel Breaks Ground, But Green Tax Breaks Are Going Away

With federal clean energy incentives on the chopping block, hotels operating in the U.S. may need to rethink how realistic their net-zero goals really are.

Darin Graham | 11 months ago

Airlines

Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford Confirmed to Lead FAA in Divisive Senate Vote

Bedford’s confirmation for FAA administrator was unusually partisan as key Democrats expressed concerns with his stances on pilot training.

Meghna Maharishi | 11 months ago

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Tourism

Tourist Arrivals to U.S. Drop Again – Now Just 80% of 2019 Levels

The U.S. inbound tourism recovery is stalling, not strengthening. June's roughly 3% year-over-year decline masks the real story: overseas arrivals remain stuck at just 80% of 2019 levels, six years after the pandemic.

Sean O'Neill | 11 months ago

Business Travel

36-Country Travel Ban Expansion Alarms Corporate Travel

The possibility of an expansion of U.S. travel bans has sent corporations and travel management companies scurrying for answers.

Clara Awuse | 11 months ago