Trump’s New Tariffs and the Potential Hit to Travel
Tariffs don't hit travel directly. But if economic growth slows and the stock market sinks, the travel industry will feel it.
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.
TikTok Ban: Deadline Nears, What Does It Mean For Travel?
Social media marketing to millions of Americans is at stake for travel companies if a TikTok ban does take place.
Tariffs Won’t Be a Direct Hit on Travel – But They Can Still Hurt
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.?
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Anxiety About International Travel Has Companies Rethinking Incentive Trips
With more U.S. travelers expressing concern about their safety traveling internationally, incentive travel is already feeling some repercussions.
Europeans Are Cutting U.S. Summer Trips Due to ‘Bad Buzz’, Accor CEO Says
Accor's CEO highlights a significant drop in European summer bookings to the U.S., suggesting that geopolitical anxieties and perceived "bad buzz" are diverting European travel.
Travel in the Trump Era: What’s Actually Changed for Visitors?
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.
U.S. Travel Spending Shows Signs of Cooling: Bank of America Card Data
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.
Virgin Atlantic Warns of Slowing U.S. Demand
Famed for its quirky branding and maverick mentality, historically Virgin Atlantic has struggled to turn a profit. Today’s results are a positive step, but uncertainty in the U.S. market could yet disrupt its ‘sustainably profitable’ goal.
Airline CEOs Say Europe-U.S. Demand Remains Strong, But For How Long?
European airline chiefs claim it’s business as usual on U.S. routes, but after three years of frenzied transatlantic demand, could we be entering one final summer of love?
WestJet Cuts Some Routes Amid Rising U.S.-Canada Tensions
WestJet did not explicitly attribute the U.S. route cuts to current political climate, but noted that it was “focused on continuing to fly where there is demand.”