For the travel industry, the impact of tariffs is indirect. But the knock-on effects could be significant: Will tourists still be eager to visit the U.S.?
Trump's tightened border policies have sparked international travel warnings and concerns among tourists, green card holders, and other travelers. But formal entry requirements remain largely unchanged.
Indian travelers are looking at social media for inspiration and technology for personalization as promotion channels shift. However, this means that industry players need to up their game to remain relevant.
Prince Harry has called for action on travel emissions as the industry keeps growing. Companies are talking about climate and are setting goals. But more real solutions are needed to reduce emissions.
Some macro numbers show spending is still growing overall. But new data from Bank of America indicates that Americans have cut back on lodging, tourism, and flights.
It will likely be many hours before the full impact of the 7.7 magnitude quake is known, but early reports suggest serious damage in Myanmar and parts of neighboring Thailand.
Global travel softened slightly in February 2025, declining 1% year-on-year. While travel policy shifts pose risks to global travel, consumer demand remains strong, particularly in emerging markets.
India's inbound faces several struggles, some of which include the perception of lack of women safety and health hazard due to air pollution. Ground-level implementation of solutions to these problems is the first step to attract international tourists.
To gamble or not to gamble, that's Thailand's dilemma. Integrated resorts could boost revenue, but there's also the risk of losing Chinese tourists, a market already shrinking over safety worries.