Less New York, more Nashville: Europeans head to smaller US cities
Western Europe travel to the US fell 3.5% overall, but Tennessee, Montana and Idaho saw increases as tourists seek authentic American experiences.
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U.S. Gov't Shuts Down: What Happens to Travel?
Congressional Democrats and Republicans failed to come to agreement by yesterday’s budget deadline to keep the U.S. government funded. A shutdown began at 12:01 am Eastern Time on Wednesday as both sides voted down the other’s proposals to extend funding temporarily. The Republican proposal would have extended funding through Nov. 21, but fell in a 55-to-45 vote, with two Democrats joining in favor of the plan. The Democrats’ plan, which would have extended funding through the end of October and included $1 trillion in healthcare spending that is the major point of contention for the budget row, fell to a 47-to-53 vote. Budget measures require a 60-vote majority.
Holiday travel holds its nerve as shoppers pull back: Takeaways for tourism from PwC’s 2025 Holiday Outlook
Even as US consumers signal the first notable 5% decline in overall holiday spending since 2020, travel demand looks surprisingly resilient. PwC’s latest Holiday Outlook suggests travel and entertainment will be “holding steady,” ticking up by about 1% year over year — a bright spot in an otherwise tighter season.
'Wait-and-see': Many Americans are putting off booking summer vacations. Here's why.
This year's hottest summer travel trend? Waiting for deals. Americans are scaling back travel plans from flights to drives or waiting to book only if the price is right, a tell-tale sign of an industry slowdown that's got travel companies worried.
Airbnb's Jay Carney on Icons and the impact of New York's regulations
Airbnb's latest round of product rollout includes its Icons category, which showcases experiences such as a living room performance by Grammy-winning artist Doja Cat or an overnight hosted by Bollywood royalty Janhvi Kapoor in India. Hotels editor Christina Jelski got an update on the company's latest chapter from Jay Carney, Airbnb's head of global policy and communications.
The US hospitality workforce is back to pre-pandemic levels. That doesn’t mean a daily housekeeping renaissance
The U.S. hotel industry notched a big win in the latest jobs data: The American hospitality and leisure sector — which includes restaurants and hotels— is back to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
US Hotels Post Highest Weekly Occupancy of the Year So Far
As the spring travel season approaches, U.S. hotel occupancy is blossoming week over week even as rate growth slows.
Airbnb crackdown is a windfall for New York City hotels
Business is booming for New York City's hotels, and the city's recent crackdown on short-term rentals may be a driving force.
Airbnb CEO: New York City hotels will get more expensive after short-term rental crackdown
The head of Airbnb, the world's largest vacation rental platform, issued a warning to travelers considering a trip to New York City over the next year.
U.S. hotels set for earnings bump from robust travel even as costs weigh
U.S. hotel operators are expected to post a rise in first-quarter profit even as they pour in money to lure travelers to make bookings directly through their websites, instead of turning to travel agencies.
Momentum From Spring Break Travel Demand Expected To Flow Into Summer Months
U.S. airport passenger data recorded by the Transportation Security Administration shows spring break travel demand is setting the industry up for momentum into the summer months.
Hotel Performance Growth Slow, Steady As Impact of Omicron Fades in Year-Over-Year Comparisons
Year-over-year comparisons have largely lapped the impact of a surge in omicron cases last year, and hotel industry performance in the U.S. and in markets around the globe is improving slowly but steadily.
Why Highgate bought Viceroy
Highgate Hotels, which has more than 500 owned or managed properties globally, but not a true brand, has one now.
US Hotel Performance Picks Up, but Slower Than Expected, After Thanksgiving
Demand for hotel rooms picked up again after the week of Thanksgiving, and the U.S. hotel industry sold the second-highest number of rooms on record for this week.
STR Expects Hotel Revenues To Grow Even in Recession
U.S. hotel industry revenues have never grown during an economic recession, but Tourism Economics and CoStar's hospitality analytics firm STR is projecting just that to happen in 2023.
Business Travel’s Rebound Is Being Hit by a Slowing Economy
Business travel came back this year more strongly than most industry analysts had predicted in the depths of the pandemic, with domestic travel rebounding by this fall to about two-thirds of the 2019 level.
Holiday travel is still wrestling with the demons of the summer of chaos past
Thanksgiving travel is almost back to normal. More than 54.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this week, up 1.5% from last year, according to automotive and travel club AAA. The number of travelers is at 98% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. This, despite holiday travel set to be the most expensive in five years.
Recovery of Business Travel Inconsistent Across US
While group travel demand is showing clear signs of recovery, hoteliers across the U.S. are less positive about the health of business travel. As business from corporate accounts typically slows down in the fourth quarter, many hoteliers are now looking to the first quarter of 2023 for an improved mix of sales.
Fall Travel Trends Highlight How and Where Americans Will Spend
There are only a couple of weeks left until the Labor Day holiday weekend arrives to kick off the U.S.’ fall travel season. While it’s been a crazy summer for travel, with most of the world opening up after over two years of COVID-related restrictions, Americans’ appetite for vacations isn’t satiated yet.
Hoteliers Aim for the Right Rates in Negotiating 2023 Corporate Accounts
Though visibility overall has increased, U.S. hoteliers negotiating corporate accounts for 2023 are seeking the right balance of rates and services.