Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
We'd rather see decisions like this made by reasonable people with the nation's best interest at heart rather than their own self interest top of mind.
4 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Plenty of eyebrows were raised when Scott Kirby swapped American for United in 2016, but it was clear he was looking to run an airline. His trajectory to CEO was long anticipated.
7 months ago
Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Trump’s policies and a strong dollar, in particular, have led to a drop in Chinese visitors but also sluggish international tourism growth in the U.S. more generally. The situation may not improve anytime soon. Destinations should invest in technologies that Chinese travelers demand to stay in the game.
1 year ago
Laura Powell, Skift
Upon hearing the names Laguna Niguel and Newport Beach, do you start itching to experience the luxe life in Southern California? Probably so. On the other hand, unless you are from Orange County, the name Dana Point conjures ... well, not much. But a recently formed DMO is looking to put Dana Point on the OC's luxury travel map.
1 year ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Trump's policies and a strong dollar have led to stagnant international tourism growth in the U.S. Expect the slowdown to continue in 2019.
1 year ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift Research
We think 2018 is setting up to be a solid year for growth in travel, despite lingering uncertainty over the direction of economic, foreign, and political policies around the world. Subscribe to Skift Research to learn more.
3 years ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift Research
With many global markets showing healthy signs of growth and consumer and business confidence high, we expect the travel industry to benefit from a solid year of macroeconomic growth in 2018.
3 years ago
Matthew Lee and Angela Charlton, Associated Press
If this was done under any other administration the motives, thinking, planning, and strategy wouldn’t be so suspect. But we just have a hard time taking seriously anything Trump & Co. do on the international stage.
3 years ago
Mark Niquette, Bloomberg
Is there anything this leader can't not do? This is basic stuff that improves commerce, movement, and travel, and gives a ton of people jobs in the process. It's not a hard win if you're competent and have a vision.
3 years ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
Chicago is inexpensive, impressive, and close to a ton of feeder markets where potential visitors can see through the wild, inaccurate claims of an unhinged politician.
3 years ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
International visits to the U.S could have decreased in 2016 for many reasons, ranging from the pricy U.S. dollar to uncertainty surrounding U.S. politics. While data show continued growth into 2017, perhaps things aren't as positive for the U.S. travel industry as they seem.
3 years ago
Dan Peltier, Skift
Many travel brands had said last year was tough as full-year international visits to the U.S. decreased in 2016 for the first time since 2009. We’ll need to wait until this time next year to see if this is a hiccup or a new trend.
3 years ago
