US hotel industry starting to worry about the World Cup
U.S. hoteliers were promised a World Cup boost, but lagging bookings less than three months ahead of the tournament are giving the industry the yips.
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes Staff
Iran war has sent airfares climbing—Here’s what to expect
As airlines counter higher jet fuel prices with fare hikes, industry experts say a long war in Iran could make travelers pull back in their spending.
World Cup uncertainty grows—Here’s why the promised tourism boon is under threat
With an expanding war in the Middle East and less than 100 days until the start of the World Cup, the promised $30.5 billion economic boon to the U.S. is not a sure thing.
US freezes immigration visas for 75 Countries
Five months before the start of the FIFA World Cup, the State Department will stop processing visas for visitors from 75 countries, including some of the world’s top soccer nations, according to reports.
World Cup draw: Everything you need to know
Eleven U.S. cities have billions riding on the World Cup draw, which began Friday in Washington, D.C.
U.S. tourism will lose up to $29 billion as visitors plummet amid Trump policies
While tourism is booming across the rest of the world, the U.S. is a notable loser this year as tens of millions of international visitors are choosing to travel elsewhere—costing the economy up to $29 billion—and risking millions of jobs. Key Facts Why Are International Travelers Avoiding The U.s. This Year? “While other nations are […]
Millionaires are on the move: Here are the countries winning and losing wealthy residents
With the largest voluntary transfer of private capital in modern history underway, here are the countries winning and losing the wealth migration game.
Flight searches for Papal Conclave surge over 345%—Here’s what tourists can expect in Rome
The Eternal City is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors to descend upon St. Peter’s Square, watchful for white smoke to signal the next pope has been elected. Key Takeaways Key Background Following Pope Francis’ funeral and burial at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore outside the Vatican walls in Rome, the Catholic Church is […]
Airbnb distances itself from billionaire co-founder’s DOGE work
Airbnb is facing backlash over co-founder Joe Gebbia’s decision to work with Elon Musk at DOGE.
Thailand is having a ‘White Lotus’ travel moment—Even before season 3 kicks off
With Season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” launching Sunday night, Thailand is already seeing a double-digit boost in travel demand from fans of the show. Key Takeaways Key Background Set-jetting—choosing a destination because a film or TV show is set there—has been a growing travel trend for years. Last fall, an Expedia Brands survey […]