The Trump Effect: Borders, Bans and Bookings

On today's podcast we explain why Marriott and Air India see India as a key growth market, even amid potential U.S. travel restrictions that could have long-term global implications.

Trump’s pick to head the FAA comes as the agency faces potential DOGE cuts and an air traffic controller shortage.

Jimmy Suh, president of Arlo Hotels, said the hospitality industry isn’t the place to scale back on diversity, equity, and inclusion because it needs the right talent to welcome all types of humans.

While it's unlikely any that major travel companies will take a big hit from another Trump travel ban, it could represent the start of an uncertain era for the industry.

The Trump Administration's recent actions have incentive company CEOs wondering what’s next.

Today, we explore potential new U.S. travel restrictions, Wyndham's innovative approach to engaging younger travelers, and the current landscape of the short-term rental market.

Bhutan’s name on the list might be less of an oversight and more of a deliberate move by U.S. policymakers, looking to get ahead of future challenges in an increasingly complex immigration landscape.

Memos circulating in the Trump administration list as many as 43 countries whose citizens could face restrictions on U.S. visits. Many of these nationalities hadn't been included when the previous Trump administration introduced restrictions and bans.

Extended Stay America's CEO Greg Juceam believes the company's focus on long-term accommodations provides resilience against economic uncertainty, with its diverse customer base of housing transitioners and extended business travelers acting as a buffer.

Risks to travel are minimal if a government shutdown is short, but the longer it grows on, the more disruption in the industry can take hold.