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US: Tariffs spare travel, but risks remain

Uncertainty, rising costs, and shifting global sentiment threaten tourism, hotels, and airlines – even without direct tariffs on travel Apr 2, 2025 Economists and business leaders are bracing for uncertainty…

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Where U.S. tourists are headed in Europe in 2025

Travel intelligence company ForwardKeys has launched a 12-month forecast for US outbound travel to Europe in summer 2025 Apr 2, 2025 In 2023, U.S. tourists spent an impressive USD 158.7…

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Accor on what’s shaping hospitality today

The company’s CEO shares insights on evolving travel trends, youth-focused strategies, and the balance between luxury, technology, and human connection at IHIF EMEA 2025 Apr 2, 2025 At the IHIF…

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Expedia takes a measured path toward agentic AI

How the travel giant balances innovation, scalability, and responsibility in its adoption of generative AI Apr 2, 2025 Expedia Group has been at the forefront of adopting generative AI, beginning…

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The OTA-led defence against an AI takeover

How online travel agents are evolving to stay ahead in the age of AI agent bookings Apr 2, 2025 The rise of AI agents like OpenAI’s Operator and Perplexity’s answer…

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Not a crisis yet

U.S. tourism spending is still about 10% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels, suggesting a slowdown, not a collapse Apr 2, 2025 U.S. tourism spending is starting to soften after two strong…

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