The primary 100 days of Donald Trump’s second time period have left a mark. And never only for Washington insiders however the international journey business as nicely.
What was offered as a business-forward administration, now feels extra like a reputational legal responsibility, say journey executives all over the world. The U.S., as soon as the world’s most fascinating vacation spot, is more and more being crossed off the itinerary.
Avid Skift readers will recall our Megatrend on what Trump 2.0 may imply for the business. In December we surveyed a large swath of journey executives and most anticipated the brand new administration to supercharge the economic system. In brief, Trump can be good for the journey enterprise.
Now that we’re 100 days into Trump 2.0, we ran it again. Similar query. Similar three-word restrict.
“What has the Trump administration meant in your a part of the journey business now that we’re virtually 100 days in?”
This time, the temper had soured. Right here’s the way it shook out:
63 responses.
24 CEOs.
60.3% unfavorable.
22.2% impartial.
17.5% optimistic.
The commonest phrase in our survey? “Uncertainty.” And for an business constructed on long-lead confidence – for bookings, hiring, and infrastructure – that’s not only a temper. It’s a margin killer.
Of notice: this wasn’t an actual apples-to-apples comparis
