Marriott’s Q4 Slows as Government Travel Falls, Luxury Stays Resilient
A prolonged U.S. government shutdown weighed on Marriott’s fourth-quarter results, but strong leisure and luxury demand helped offset the decline in business travel.
A prolonged U.S. government shutdown weighed on Marriott’s fourth-quarter results, but strong leisure and luxury demand helped offset the decline in business travel.
Federal government shutdowns deliver immediate and costly consequences for U.S. travel, with a new study estimating $6.1 billion in losses from a single 43-day disruption.
TSA officers are receiving a $10,000 bonus for working through the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, recognizing their service during the historic disruption.
Nearly 500 travel organizations have urged Congress to reopen the government before the Thanksgiving rush, warning of massive delays, cancellations, and severe economic losses if the shutdown continues.
The U.S. Travel Association warns of major Thanksgiving travel chaos as the ongoing government shutdown strains air traffic control, TSA staffing, and flight schedules.
The U.S. travel economy has already lost more than $1 billion due to the ongoing government shutdown, with widespread disruptions to tourism, air travel, and national parks.
The U.S. government shutdown has left air traffic control understaffed, triggering widespread delays and uncertainty for travelers across the country.