U.S. Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $6 Billion, Study Finds
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.
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.
The U.S. Travel Association has partnered with The Great American Road Trip initiative to inspire domestic exploration ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
Amid the US government shutdown, flight disruptions are pushing millions of Americans to switch to trains, buses, and car rentals ahead of Thanksgiving.
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.