#travel-industry

#travel-industry

A group representing the United States travel and tourism industry has warned that a proposal to require millions of foreign visitors to provide social media handles used over the past five years could have a chilling effect on visits to the US. The US Travel Association issued its comments in a statement on Monday on the proposed change, which was announced in a US government notice last week and expected to take effect on February 8. It would require travellers from countries in the visa waiver programme to submit the social media data.

(Bloomberg/Ignacio Gonzalez) Expedia Group Inc. raised its full-year gross bookings and revenue outlook, signaling that strong travel trends are continuing into the holiday quarter. Revenue for the year is now expected to increase 6.5% at the midpoint, up from 3% to 5% previously, the company said Thursday in a statement. Analysts expected a 4.6% rise, according to Bloomberg-compiled estimates. It also sees gross bookings growing 7%, again ahead of estimates and Expedia's previous guidance.

Travelers and fraudsters both use AI agents now, creating a challenge for fraud detection teams: How do they tell the difference between a real customer booking their own travel, an automated agent acting on behalf of a user, and an automated malicious agent that is engaging in legitimate user workflows? The problem becomes more complex as fraudsters have already tested these tactics during summer travel and are ready to exploit the busiest travel season of the year: the holidays.

The lower numbers, released last week, come alongside President Trump's escalating trade war that has frustrated travelers and a broader decline in international tourism to the U.S. The destination experienced an 11% year over year decline in visitation, seeing roughly 400,000 fewer visitors in June of 2025, when compared to June of 2024.

The Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport is undergoing a $9 billion project that includes expansion of Terminals A and C, as well as a new Terminal F.

The MoU focuses on integrating Crypto.com Pay into Emirates' digital payments platform, allowing for payments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, which will convert instantly into UAE dirhams.

Delta Air Lines experienced a significant recovery in its financial performance, posting record revenues of $15.5 billion for the second quarter, with pre-tax profits of $1.8 billion.

Starting 30 July you'll need a new partner to display your rates. Self-service hotel rates are ending soon.

"We're definitely seeing a softer summer for Hawaii travel compared to last year," Bruce Fisher, Hawaii travel adviser and owner of Hawaii Aloha Travel, told SFGATE in an email.

Berkson emphasizes that the travel industry, particularly boutique hotels, has transformed, showcasing a deeper appreciation for experiences and personal touches in hospitality.

Eurostar is expanding its network with new destinations like Frankfurt and Geneva, catering to business and leisure travelers while promoting sustainable travel options.

I'm fine now, but it was a major health scare. After that, I had some sense that I needed to have some time for myself, almost like a gap year where I could just think about what was a priority for me. Where did my values actually align?

"EL AL Israel Airlines has informed the Broward County Aviation Department that it will cease operations at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in the second quarter of 2026," spokesperson Arlene Satchell said in an emailed statement.

Norwegian Cruise Line has emerged as the leader in the solo cruise boom, adding about 1,000 single-person cabins in 2024 to capitalize on this growing market.

The wealthy are spending on travel even as others cut back, with airlines reporting strong demand for premium bookings and major hotel brands resilient in the luxury sector.

The decline in international tourism to the US can be connected to political and economic instability, as evidenced by a reported 11.6% decrease in overseas visits.

The explosion of digital payments is driving chargebacks to unprecedented levels, projecting 324 million global chargebacks by 2028, with North America leading the surge.