And, I maintain that this is an opportunity to build and burnish our local and California relationships and alliances. For the first time that I'm aware of, the Guild has begun to make major and very exciting efforts to bolster our local affiliations. Building out this kind of community connectivity is very interesting, great fun, and promises great benefits for both our SFTGG and our regional friends and partners.
I say, get involved and come along for the ride. And stay tuned for news and announcements, beginning at tomorrow's Spring General Meeting.
.By Ceylan Yeğinsu and Christine Chung
May 16, 2025 - NY Times
Many airlines, hotels and analysts are forecasting a downbeat tourism season in America, as threats of tariffs and unpopular policy decisions take their toll.
It was supposed to be a big year for travel in the United States, with airlines and hotel companies projecting strong growth. But with the summer travel season about to start, it has instead become a year of uncertainty.
Canadian travel to the United States is down for a third consecutive month, falling 15.2 percent compared with April of last year. Airlines have reduced fares in response to softening demand. The U.S.-based hotel chains Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton say they are experiencing slower growth and all three have lowered their revenue outlook. Airbnb expects growth to ease in the second quarter, and Expedia downgraded its expectations for booking and revenue growth.
“Unpopular policy decisions, whether it be related to Ukraine or trade, are having an effect and the brand of the country has taken a beating,” said Adam Sacks, the president of the research firm Tourism Economics, which projects a 9.4 percent decline in international arrivals to the United States for 2025. At the start of the year, the company was expecting a 9 percent increase.
An earlier New York Times analysis found that international travel to the United States had declined only modestly through April, with the exception of arrivals by Canadians, which were down sharply.
It was supposed to be a big year for travel in the United States, with airlines and hotel companies projecting strong growth. But with the summer travel season about to start, it has instead become a year of uncertainty.
Canadian travel to the United States is down for a third consecutive month, falling 15.2 percent compared with April of last year. Airlines have reduced fares in response to softening demand. The U.S.-based hotel chains Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton say they are experiencing slower growth and all three have lowered their revenue outlook. Airbnb expects growth to ease in the second quarter, and Expedia downgraded its expectations for booking and revenue growth.
“Unpopular policy decisions, whether it be related to Ukraine or trade, are having an effect and the brand of the country has taken a beating,” said Adam Sacks, the president of the research firm Tourism Economics, which projects a 9.4 percent decline in international arrivals to the United States for 2025. At the start of the year, the company was expecting a 9 percent increase.
An earlier New York Times analysis found that international travel to the United States had declined only modestly through April, with the exception of arrivals by Canadians, which were down sharply.
Summer Travel Slump? Amid Uncertainty, the U.S. Brand ‘Has Taken a Beating.’
Greg