Archive · 2 Jun 2025
US Travel Demand Slows, Industry Braces for a Slowdown
The US travel industry is slowing down after a period of high demand after the pandemic.
Companies like Expedia, Airbnb, and Hilton are seeing less business.
People seem to be cutting back on expensive trips, and some international travelers are avoiding the US.
This is partly due to economic worries and concerns about tariffs and border issues.
Companies are lowering their expectations for the year, though some leaders are hopeful things will improve.
Reduced US travel demand led to weaker-than-expected revenue for Expedia.
Bank of America reported declines in credit card spending on flights and lodging.
Airbnb and Hilton also noted the slowdown in their quarterly reports.
International visitors, especially from Canada, are decreasing travel to the US.
Industry experts cite economic uncertainty, tariffs, and border concerns as contributing factors.
- Who
- Expedia, Airbnb, Hilton, US travelers, and international visitors.
- What
- A slowdown in the US travel and tourism industry.
- When
- Slowdown observed in the first quarter, with potential for further decline.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Economic uncertainty, declining consumer confidence, and international concerns.
- Expedia Q1 Revenue
- $2.99 billion
- Expedia Booking Decline (US)
- 7%
- Expedia Booking Decline (Canada)
- 30%
- US Visitors (Jan-Mar)
- 7.1 million (3.3% decrease)
- Hilton RevPAR Forecast
- 0% to 2% growth (lowered from 2% to 3%)