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The Government Shutdown’s $6 Billion Toll on Travel and the U.S. Economy

Federal government shutdowns are more than political standoffs. They create immediate, measurable disruptions to America’s travel system, affecting both the supply of travel services and Americans’ ability and willingness to travel.

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Joshua Friedlander
Vice President, Research, U.S. Travel Association
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AAHOA Applauds One-Year Delay of Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinetry

AAHOA welcomes President Donald Trump’s decision to delay the scheduled increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities for an additional year. The tariff hikes, originally set to take effect on January 1, 2026,...

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Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade: Reframing Responsible Travel This Holiday Season

In October 2025, the European Travel Commission (ETC) officially launched the “Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade” campaign at the Skift Transatlantic Summit in New York City. This initiative represents a pivotal shift in how responsible travel is communi...

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Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade: Reframing Responsible Travel This Holiday Season30 December 2025GCSTIMESNational & International Policy
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Labor and Employment Roundup: What to Expect in 2026

As 2026 approaches, California employers should prepare for another year of evolving employment laws and court decisions that will impact workplace policies and employee rights. Staying informed now can help minimize risk and ensure continued compli...

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American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact
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American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the trade association that advocates for every segment of the hotel industry, has become the latest trade association to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact (Pact), a joint initiative led by ReFED and World...

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American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact22 December 2025AH&LANational & International Policy
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AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today issued the following statement from President & CEO Rosanna Maietta regarding the introduction of the American Franchise Act in...

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