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.

A Virgin Atlantic plane approaching the runway

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Warns of Slowing U.S. Demand

Famed for its quirky branding and maverick mentality, historically Virgin Atlantic has struggled to turn a profit. Today’s results are a positive step, but uncertainty in the U.S. market could yet disrupt its ‘sustainably profitable’ goal.

Gordon Smith | 1 year ago

Airlines

Airline CEOs Say Europe-U.S. Demand Remains Strong, But For How Long?

European airline chiefs claim it’s business as usual on U.S. routes, but after three years of frenzied transatlantic demand, could we be entering one final summer of love?

Gordon Smith | 1 year ago

Airlines

WestJet Cuts Some Routes Amid Rising U.S.-Canada Tensions

WestJet did not explicitly attribute the U.S. route cuts to current political climate, but noted that it was “focused on continuing to fly where there is demand.”

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

Gwendoline Cazenave, CEO of Eurostar International.

Ground Transport

Exclusive: U.S. Outbound Travel is ‘Booming,’ Says Eurostar CEO

Shaking off speculation that U.S. consumers are traveling less, Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave shares exclusive data pointing to a strong summer for overseas spending.

Gordon Smith | 1 year ago

Tourism

Consumers Plan to Spend More on Travel and Vacations Despite ‘Gloomy’ Sentiment

Ask people if they’re anxious and they’ll say ‘yes.’ But the data shows they keep spending.

Lex Haris | 1 year ago

Tourism

France Joins Nations Alerting Travelers to U.S. ‘Sex at Birth’ Visa Rules

France has now joined several other nations in warning travelers with non-binary gender markers about potential entry issues following a Trump order recognizing only two genders.

Jade Wilson | 1 year ago

Hotels

U.S. Hotels See Occupancy Hit, Tariffs and Border Policies Can Have ‘Chilling Effect’

New travel advisories and border policies may create a "chilling effect" on U.S. hotel occupancy. Border regions already show declines.

Luke Martin | 1 year ago

Tourism

U.S. Allies Add Warnings for Travel to America

The updated advisories and media reports of mistreatment will contribute to a perception that the U.S. is less welcoming. Eventually that shows up in lower numbers of inbound tourism.

Lex Haris | 1 year ago

Skift Meetings launch

Tariff Turmoil: Event Planners Face Rising Costs and Uncertainty

Trump-imposed tariffs on imports from countries including Canada, Mexico, and China are forcing event planners to navigate rising costs and operational uncertainties.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

View of mountains and lake at Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado

Tourism

U.S. National Parks Can Bring Back 1,000 Fired Employees

It’s the latest update to an ongoing saga of staffing and other issues faced by Parks since President Trump’s inauguration.

Jade Wilson | 1 year ago