Global travel to hit record-breaking levels in 2026 despite Middle East conflict The travel industry has remained resilient in the face of conflicts and cost of living crises The Independent UK · Nov 7
Jacksonville's $775 Million Stadium Deal Was Sold on a Super Bowl the Jaguars' Owner Says Won't Happen The study the Jaguars commissioned to justify the public spending is “propaganda,” says one economist. Reason · Nov 1
Europe to stay as ‘powerhouse’ of global tourism until 2036, says new report The continent welcomed more than half of all international tourist arrivals globally in 2025 The Independent UK · Oct 28
Premiumisation, industry recovery and AI: What’s trending in travel at ATM Dubai 2026? At Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, much of the conversation on the sidelines was about the major disruptions so far this year, but there was also a big focus on recovery as new trends and products shape the industry’s future. Euronews · Sep 18
European leisure travel to Saudi Arabia forecast to grow 130% by 2030 According to new research, Europe was also the fastest-growing long-haul region for Saudi leisure travellers between 2019 and 2025. Euronews · Sep 11
Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next. Euronews · Apr 17
US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend? The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for. Euronews · Mar 30
Iran conflict ‘costs Middle East travel and tourism industry €515 million a day’ The estimate from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is based on the 2026 pre-conflict forecast for the Middle East. Euronews · Mar 4
Shutdown to leave mark on US economy from lost paychecks, canceled flights The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Hilton says demand for hotel rooms in America has dropped as U.S. travel slows this year linked to Trump tariffs and immigration fears Travel for Americans slowed this year as many households struggle under the impacts of the Trump administration’s tariffs, rising inflation and the overall high cost of living The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Why foreign travelers are avoiding the U.S. Foreign tourists are put off by the tariffs, anti-foreigner rhetoric and aggressive immigration enforcement. Axios · Sep 13, 2025
Foreign tourism to the US drops amid Trump-era policies Tourism down in five out of six months, with experts linking decline to president’s rhetoric and restrictive policies. Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2025
New York expecting 2 million fewer foreign visitors this year amid concerns over Trump policies Stories of nightmare encounters at the U.S. border, some of which resulted in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, have spooked travelers The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025 US sees biggest drop in Australian visitors since Covid as travellers avoid Trump’s America Almost 4,600 fewer people went to the US in March compared with the same time last year, according to government data
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025 Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – here’s where they are going instead European countries have issued specific travel warnings to transgender and non-binary citizens
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025 Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – here’s where they are going instead European countries have issued specific travel warnings to transgender and non-binary citizens
The Conversation · Mar 28, 2025 Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – here’s how this could affect its economy The United States is one of the top three most visited countries in the world. The big draw cards – cities such as San Francisco, New York and Chicago and national parks such as Yosemite – have attracted international tourists for decades. This combined with its role as a global…
International Business Times · Mar 23, 2025 'Antipathy' To US: Tourists Turning Away From Trump's America In just a few weeks, the US tourism outlook has clouded as a result of some of President Donald Trump's policy decisions, which have angered some foreign visitors and prompted fear of a surge in prices and a stronger dollar.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025 Germany and Britain issue warnings about traveling to America News of ugly travel experiences and anger at the US are expected to have major negative impacts on America’s tourism industry
Fortune · Mar 17, 2025 Foreign tourism into the U.S. is suddenly reversing and is now expected to drop, due in part to 'polarizing Trump administration policies and rhetoric' Tourism Economics President Adam Sacks said in the two weeks since the report came out, the situation has deteriorated further.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025 Tourists cancel their U.S. plans as Trump rocks international allies with policies and tariffs ‘Barring a funeral or someone in the hospital, I am not going to the United States,’ one Toronto resident said