Reformas en materia de visados y control del tráfico aéreo: cuestiones por las que el sector turístico ha gastado millones en actividades de presión

Key Points

• Travel and tourism organizations spent millions on lobbying Congress and the Trump administration in Q3 2025, with many increasing their expenditures over previous years.
• Key lobbying focuses included visa reform, air traffic control staffing and modernization, workforce shortages, tax policy, and regulations affecting hotels, airlines, and online travel companies.
• While some companies like United Airlines and Uber ramped up lobbying, others such as Boeing and Delta Air Lines reduced their spending amid financial pressures or changing priorities.

Summary

In the third quarter of 2025, the U.S. travel industry significantly increased its lobbying efforts, spending millions to influence Congress and the Trump administration on issues like visa reform, air traffic control staffing, and regulatory changes. Key trade associations, hotels, airlines, and online travel companies sought favorable policies to address workforce shortages, tax reforms, and operational challenges. While some organizations boosted their lobbying budgets, others, including Boeing and Delta Air Lines, saw declines in spending due to financial constraints or shifts in strategic focus.