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Americans Are Watching Their Wallets—But Keeping Their Vacations
Costs are going up, but that’s not stopping travelers from investing in their vacations. New MMGY research from their 2026 Portrait of American Travelers™ “Fall Edition” finds travel spending nearing ...
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Since the government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, the travel industry as a whole has been massively impacted, with the U.S. Travel Association estimating more than $4.8 billion in travel spending being lost. And the effects are now reaching travelers at airports, with a number of delays and cancellations being reported as air traffic controller shortages continue.
New report demonstrates that motorcoach group travel generated nearly $90 billion in economic activity and supported more than half a million U.S. jobs in 2024, underscoring the sector’s vital role in tourism and local economies.
Smoky Mountain-Themed Attraction Will Be Largest Investment in Park’s History
With a government shutdown now firmly in effect, there are a lot of questions about what this development means for sectors which affect the travel industry and what can be expected in the near future. With the potential for the government to remain closed until a short- or long-term spending plan for Fiscal Year 2026 is reached, we look to industry leadership to shed light on what's potentially to come and share the latest updates.
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