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

Hilton CEO Argues the Bull Case Despite Iran War and Weak World Cup Signals

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta is making the strongest bull case in the hotel sector right now, and early U.S. industry data backs him up. But the Middle East and the World Cup remain open questions.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Airlines

United Airlines Floated Possible Merger With Rival American: Report

A tie-up between United and American would create the largest carrier in the U.S. and have major ramifications for competition in the airline industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

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Hotels

LVMH’s Bumpy Quarter: What War Impact Signals About Luxury Travel

The travel industry can glean signals from LVMH's quarterly results on how the Middle East conflict is reshaping demand for high-end travel and hospitality.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Tourism Rebound Continues, But Asia Is a Soft Spot

Despite the rebound, some of the travelers the U.S. can least afford to lose aren't coming back.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Tourism

Canadian Visits to the U.S. Dropped Again in March — 14-Month Streak

A slowing decline is not the same as a recovery, and the U.S. travel industry has no clear path to winning Canadian travelers back.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Skift Newsletters

The Trees Are Blooming. The Bag Fees Aren’t Coming Down

The war on Iran has nearly doubled jet-fuel costs, and carriers wasted no time passing those along to us.

Sarah Kopit | 2 months ago

Airlines

A $30 Trillion Tailwind Is the Travel Industry’s Shock Absorber. Is It Durable?

Travel companies betting on the premium boom may tend to view post-Covid wealth creation as an immutable fact. But a protracted economic shock would test the durability of the trend and their strategies.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

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Iran War is Reshuffling Incentive Destinations Around the Globe

Certain counties and regions are attracting interest as incentive destinations because they’re geographically distant and perceived as safe — but not the U.S.

Barbara Scofidio | 2 months ago

Airlines

Fuel Surcharges, Bag Fees: How Airlines Are Passing on Costs to Travelers

The rise in fuel prices gives every airline on this list a good excuse to raise fees. Less clear is when they'll come back down.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Tourism

Skift Travel Health Index Flatlines

Global travel paused in February 2026, revealing how quickly momentum can unravel. As demand shifts to safer, closer destinations, the focus moves from growth to restoring trust.

Athira Thoppil | 2 months ago