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.

Tourism

Trump Bans the ‘X’ Marker on Passports: ‘Two Genders Only’

The order, though it has been criticized by some, is unlikely to have a major financial impact on the travel industry. Fewer than 17,000 people a year use the marker on their passports, one estimate showed.

Jade Wilson | 1 year ago

Tourism

Trump Quits the Paris Climate Agreement: What Will Travel Companies Do?

Many global travel brands have aligned their climate targets with the Paris Agreement. The U.S. exit from the pact may not change that.

Darin Graham | 1 year ago

exterior of the White House under a blue sky

Tourism

Trump Travel Ban 2.0? What to Expect

"Enhanced screening and vetting" could slow progress that's been made on clearing visa backlogs — a critical step for increasing travel to the U.S.

Jade Wilson | 1 year ago

A paddler at a river in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.

Tourism

America’s ‘Last Great Wilderness’ Faces ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

Alaska may be open to drilling, but that doesn't mean oil and gas companies think it's worth the cost.

Darin Graham | 1 year ago

Podcasts

TikTok’s Near Death, Hotels and Trump and Agoda’s Sustainability Fund

Today’s episode looks at TikTok’s reprieve, what hotels want from Trump, and Agoda’s eco-friendly push.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

TSA Administrator David Pekoske on stage with Sarah Kopit at Skift Global Forum 2024.

Airlines

Trump Ousts TSA Administrator

In one of the first moves of his second term, President Donald Trump fired TSA administrator David Pekoske, who he had first nominated in 2017.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago

Hotels

Trump’s Return: Hoteliers Eye Tax Cuts and Worker Visas

Policy on taxes and worker visas are top of mind for many hoteliers as they anticipate what the second Trump administration might accomplish.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Tourism

TikTok Begins Restoring U.S. Access Ahead of Trump Inauguration

TikTok got a reprieve. Travel industry social media marketers and creators are breathing a sigh of relief... for now.

Jade Wilson | 1 year ago

Airlines

Trump May Again Pull Out of the Paris Climate Agreement: What Travel Businesses Say

If the world’s second largest polluter walks away from the Paris agreement, it would be a another blow to the global fight to reduce emissions.

Darin Graham | 1 year ago

Airlines

Trump’s Pick for Transportation Chief: 4 Takeaways From the Senate Hearing

Trump’s nominees for other roles have faced rough hearings, but Sean Duffy looks ready to breeze through as the head of DOT.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 year ago