US expected a big travel year, but overseas visitors — angered by Trump — are heading elsewhere

Chicago's international visitors expected to drop but tourism leaders say the city can bear it

Chicago's hospitality and tourism industry said the city is uniquely qualified to weather any downturn, even though the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and rhetoric toward other countries could curb international visitors.That was the sentiment Tuesday during the industry conference The Summit in West Loop. This year's event drew 1,100 people such as event planners, hotel operators and suppliers, organizers said, across multiple locat…

Companies worry immigration, tariff policies could impact tourism

With attractions like Millennium Park, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, Chicago is a popular tourist destination, but uncertainty over immigration and tariff policies has companies worried about a downturn. Those companies are considered that through a combination of economic concerns and feelings of being unwelcome that international travelers may choose to head elsewhere. For almost 20 years, Comfort Tour Canada has offered luxury buses tri…

Travel organizations are seeing a slight dip in the number of bookings, especially for short city trips to New York.

Nearly One-Third of Global Travel Managers Anticipate Business Travel Volume Will Decrease Significantly in 2025 Amidst US Government Actions, According to GBTA Poll

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Hawaii economists offer bleak take on Trump tariffs | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii’s economy is in store for reduced growth due to indirect impacts on tourism from President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, according to two local economists.

Donald Trump risks £15bn tourism blow as holidaymakers make pledge

The worst-case scenario is a $90 (£67) billion loss to the US economy, which accounts for boycotts and reduced travel, Goldman Sachs said.