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.

Skift Newsletters

The Quiet Ones Are Expensive

The Iran war has stopped feeling like breaking news and started feeling like the new normal. And the new normal, it turns out, is very expensive gas and jet fuel.

Sarah Kopit | 3 months ago

Hotels

The Hotel Industry CEOs Can’t Decide What Letter the Economy Is

Nassetta calls it a C, Capuano says the K is bending. I call it wishful typography.

Rafat Ali | 3 months ago

Tourism

D.C. Tourism Flatlines as Foreign Visitors Fall and Hotel Tax Funds Get Redirected

Washington, D.C.'s 2025 visitor count barely crept past 2024's level, exposing a flat market, driven by fewer foreign tourists.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Are Spending Over $5 Billion in Fuel, Up More Than 50% Since the Iran War Started

In just the span of two months fuel costs are up more than double since the start of the Iran war, according to new data from the Department of Transportation.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

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Hotels

Marriott Says U.S. Hotel Demand Is Spreading Beyond Luxury

The U.S. is holding up for the company better than the mood music suggests, but the Middle East is a deepening drag that goes beyond the region.

Luke Martin | 3 months ago

Hotels

Dubai Hotel Occupancy to Plummet to 10% in Q2 — Moody’s

It's a grim forecast for Dubai’s hotels as missiles return to the Emirate.

Deepthi Nair | 3 months ago

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Hotels

80% of Hotels Say World Cup Bookings Are Missing Forecasts

FIFA's outrageous ticket prices, combined with geopolitical turmoil, have contributed to soft bookings. Yet hotels that jacked their rates share some of the blame, too.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

Airlines

Budget Airlines Are in Trouble. What’s the Outlook for a $2.5 Billion Bailout?

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared to dismiss the idea that other budget carriers might need a bailout from the government, hours after Spirit said it would start winding down operations.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Airlines

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down

Spirit, once one of the most profitable airlines, never recovered from the pandemic and the shift to premium travel. Rival low-cost airlines are trying to take advantage — but they have their own problems.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

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Tourism

The States Most Exposed to the Inbound Travel Slump

A new report shows which states stand to lose the most when overseas visitors pull back on U.S. travel.

Bailey Schulz | 3 months ago