Expedia Results Hit by Drop in International Travel, Launches Booking Deal with Instagram
The decline in interest in visiting the U.S. is real - and we're seeing it in Expedia's results.
The Trump Effect: Borders, Bans and Bookings
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.
Make Alcatraz a Prison Again? The Impact on San Francisco’s Iconic Tour
Trips to Alcatraz represent big business for San Francisco-based tour operators, so they're paying close attention to President Trump's plan.
How Much the Trump Campaign Spent on Hotels — and Where Staffers Stayed
The Trump and Harris campaigns combined spent more than $11 million on lodging.
Marriott Trims Outlook on ‘Softer’ U.S. Demand But Sees Strength Internationally
Marriott's revised outlook for 2025 has one overriding theme: Executives believe that U.S. and international travel spending could stay fairly resilient this year despite the shocks of the tariff war.
U.S. National Parks Already Feeling Impact of Layoffs Ahead of Peak Season
Staffing issues among other challenges means visitors can expect longer entry queues, closed trails, and trash going uncollected at some U.S. national parks.
Hyatt CEO: ‘Softer Booking Trends’ and ‘Choppy Environment’
Hyatt says its luxury hotels are still packed, and so are its all-inclusive resorts. But business travelers have been cutting back.
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."
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.
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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.
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.