Las Vegas Sees Midmarket Tourism Soften, Weighing on MGM Resorts
Las Vegas tourism is experiencing measurable softness in 2024, and it's affecting MGM Resorts.
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.
Zero Tariffs for Aviation: Airlines See Big Gains With New Trade Agreements
After the U.S. reached a new trade deal with the European Union, it looks like airlines and manufacturers will be able to avoid paying tariffs on aircraft orders and parts.
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Travel Companies Spent Big in Q2 on Lobbying — Here’s What They Want
Just about all the travel companies want lower taxes and they've got their own initiatives where they want to see more spending.
U.S. Tariff Threat Puts Airline Industry on Edge Ahead of August 1 ‘Hard Deadline’
A looming EU trade clash has the potential to disrupt aircraft deliveries and spike costs, but the impact of blanket U.S. tariffs could make waves far beyond the Atlantic.
Business Travel Spending Forecast to Hit Record in 2025
Zoom works fine. But it turns out there's something irreplaceable about looking someone in the eye while discussing revenue projections in a beige conference room in Dallas, Sao Paulo, or Mumbai.
Luxury, Credit Cards, Deals: What We’re Watching in Hotel Earnings
Government travel headwinds and tariff uncertainties may be temporary. Luxury resilience and growing credit card fees may be enduring.
What if Trump Fires the Federal Reserve Chair? Impact on Travel
Every president wants lower interest rates – they keep voters happy. It’s the Fed’s job to ignore that. But financial markets may have already accepted where this is heading.
U.S. Embassy in India Warns Theft Can Get Visa Cancelled After Viral Shoplifting Video
The U.S. isn’t sugarcoating its rules for Indian visitors, and it’s making that crystal clear. Will these warnings spook aspiring travelers, or just remind them to play by the book?
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Tariff Turmoil Hits Events Industry: Planners Fear Higher Costs
President Donald Trump drew a line in the sand on Saturday, threatening 30% tariffs on August 1 on products from Mexico and the EU. Planners say this will only compound the effects tariffs are already having on all aspects of events.
Canadian Border Crossings to the U.S. Plunged 33% in June
Canadians, long the top visitors to the U.S., aren't just talking about boycotting travel to America – the data shows they are traveling elsewhere.