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Trump Travel, Junk Fees and a Saudi World Cup

Skift Daily Travel Briefing
Skift Daily Travel Briefing
Episode • Dec 12, 2024 • 5m

Travel industry insiders anticipate that another Trump term could impact their business, though reactions range from neutral to positive – and personal concerns linger. New regulatory obstacles complicate the future of the FTC’s junk fee rule, and state-level actions are stepping in. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup plans may boost tourism but face ongoing human rights scrutiny, despite promising accommodations across five host cities.


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