Travel Companies Spent Big in Q2 on Lobbying — Here’s What They Want
Photo Credit: Travel companies spent a lot of money on lobbing in the second quarter. Flickr / Wally Gobetz
Skift Take
Just about all the travel companies want lower taxes and they've got their own initiatives where they want to see more spending.
From April through June, the tourism and travel industries grappled with several political challenges at once: President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff turbulence. Messy debates over the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” U.S. travel bans and declining tourism from abroad.
In response, many of the nation’s biggest airlines, hotels, travel service companies, and associated trade associations spent bigger-than-usual amounts to lobby Congress and the Trump administration, according to a Skift analysis of new federal lobbying disclosure documents filed Monday.
This government influence spending, which includes money spent on both in-house and for-hire lobbyists in Washington, D.C., is designed to defend industry and corporate interests and advocate for favorable policies and legislation.
Among the notable revelations:
Where Spending RoseTrade Groups: The U.S. Travel Association reported a spike in its lobbying activity during the s
