Articles tagged “lobbying”

FIFA's outrageous ticket prices, combined with geopolitical turmoil, have contributed to soft bookings. Yet hotels that jacked their rates share some of the blame, too.

International travel to the U.S. is expected to surge in 2026 thanks to major events like the World Cup. With an estimated $100 billion on the line over the next four years, a new coalition aims to make sure America is prepared to deliver.

The travel industry spent big this summer as it ramped up its lobbying efforts in Washington amid legislative and regulatory fights.

As local governments increasingly look to regulate the short-term rental industry, Airbnb is fighting back by increasing its lobbying efforts and getting involved in political races.

Today’s episode looks at Airbnb in Washington D.C., prospects for hotel growth in the U.S., and declining tourism there, too.

On today’s pod we look at the declining value of a U.S. passport, where some travel brands are spending money in Washington, D.C., and how some people are crying foul about Delta’s AI pricing experiments.

Just about all the travel companies want lower taxes and they've got their own initiatives where they want to see more spending.

Federal law prohibits corporations from contributing directly to federal political candidates, but these funds from executives can still go a long way to furthering their policy interests.

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

New York City has tightened the rules for hotel operations. After having supported a campaign to rein in short-term rentals, the city's hotel sector has now gotten a taste of greater regulation of itself.