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 Growth Forecast, Hopes for Infrastructure Boom and ‘Short-Lived’ Uncertainty

Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti said recent "uncertainty could be relatively short-lived." He highlighted a potential boom from Trump administration spending on "big beautiful highways" and "big beautiful bridges."

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Tourism

Travel Leaders (Anonymously) Speak Out on Trump’s Turbulent First 100 Days

“So very painful" sums up how many travel leaders are feeling on the first major milestone of the second Trump administration.

Sarah Kopit | 1 year ago

Skift Meetings launch

Trump 2.0 Disrupts Meetings Industry in First 100 Days

President Donald Trump's first 100 days back in office have brought rising costs, declining attendance, and mounting uncertainty to the meetings industry.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

Tourism

Trump’s Inaugural Attracts Record Travel Industry Cash—Topping Biden and Trump 1.0

President Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee benefited from huge donations from several major brands that didn't make any financial contributions to either of the two previous inaugurations.

Dave Levinthal | 1 year ago

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta spoke on-stage at Skift Global Forum on September 26, 2023

Hotels

Hilton’s Chris Nassetta Sees ‘Overreaction’ to Trump Policies and ‘Upside’ Potential

CEO Chris Nassetta thinks there's a reasonable chance that the Trump Administration will achieve many of its policy goals, which he believes will help reduce uncertainty later this year.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Tourism

SCOOP: 5 Brand USA Board Members Abruptly Fired by White House

The Trump administration is remaking Brand USA, although the end game is unclear at this point.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Tourism

‘I Don’t Want to Take the Risk’: International Students Stay Grounded

Students can't be blamed for worrying about the status of their visas.

Bo Gu | 1 year ago

Skift Meetings launch

Association Events Feel the Impact of Federal Policy Changes

Shifting U.S. federal policies are affecting association event attendance, especially among international participants. In response, associations are changing event formats, meeting locations, and contracts amid ongoing uncertainty.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

Hotels

Accor Says April Bookings Have Rebounded: No ‘Cracks in Demand’

Accor reported earnings, and it's a fascinating window into the global economy. The hotel giant said demand wasn't weakening in its key markets.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Airlines

Former FAA Chief Mike Whitaker to Join IndiGo Board

To get Whitaker onboard just three months after his departure from the FAA is quite the coup from an increasingly bullish IndiGo.

Gordon Smith | 1 year ago