D.C. Tourism Flatlines as Foreign Visitors Fall and Hotel Tax Funds Get Redirected
Washington, D.C.'s 2025 visitor count barely crept past 2024's level, exposing a flat market, driven by fewer foreign tourists.
The Trump Effect: Borders, Bans and Bookings
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.
U.S. Airlines Are Spending Over $5 Billion in Fuel, Up More Than 50% Since the Iran War Started
In just the span of two months fuel costs are up more than double since the start of the Iran war, according to new data from the Department of Transportation.
Marriott Says U.S. Hotel Demand Is Spreading Beyond Luxury
The U.S. is holding up for the company better than the mood music suggests, but the Middle East is a deepening drag that goes beyond the region.
Dubai Hotel Occupancy to Plummet to 10% in Q2 — Moody’s
It's a grim forecast for Dubai’s hotels as missiles return to the Emirate.
80% of Hotels Say World Cup Bookings Are Missing Forecasts
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.
Budget Airlines Are in Trouble. What’s the Outlook for a $2.5 Billion Bailout?
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared to dismiss the idea that other budget carriers might need a bailout from the government, hours after Spirit said it would start winding down operations.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down
Spirit, once one of the most profitable airlines, never recovered from the pandemic and the shift to premium travel. Rival low-cost airlines are trying to take advantage — but they have their own problems.
The States Most Exposed to the Inbound Travel Slump
A new report shows which states stand to lose the most when overseas visitors pull back on U.S. travel.
JetBlue Is Expanding in Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale Turf. As for a Bailout? ‘Never Say Never.’
JetBlue executives are continuing to push their growth plans, but aren’t shy about admitting that it’s a tough operating environment.
How the U.S. Tourism Slump Is Hitting Short-Term Rentals: Exclusive
Headline tourism numbers undersell how hard the international slowdown is hitting U.S. vacation rentals.