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SEATTLE, May 16, 2025 ~ Industry leaders in the travel sector, including Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin and U.S. Travel Association President & CEO Geoff Freeman, gathered in Seattle for the annual EXPLORE conference to address concerns about the current state of the global travel market. With economic pressures mounting and a decline in international demand, experts are calling for immediate action to boost travel to and within the United States.
During the conference, Gorin and Freeman shared their insights on what needs to be done by the U.S. government to protect one of the country's most important economic engines. They also discussed strategies for addressing the drop in demand from Canadian travelers and how economic softness could actually benefit summer vacation plans.
The full interactive Multichannel News Release can be accessed here: https://www.multivu.com/expedia/9336051-en-expe...
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One of the key topics at the summit was the threat posed by current economic conditions to U.S. tourism. With a decrease in international arrivals, rising inflation affecting consumer spending, and global instability changing travel patterns, industry leaders are concerned about the future of travel.
Looking ahead to 2026, when major global sporting events are scheduled to take place, experts stressed that now is a critical time for investment in infrastructure, streamlining travel policies, and improving overall traveler experience.
At the conference, leaders were open about acknowledging current frustrations among travelers and focused on finding solutions to address these issues.
The event took place at Expedia Headquarters in Seattle, United States, bringing together top minds in the industry to discuss pressing concerns and potential solutions for ensuring a strong future for U.S. tourism.
During the conference, Gorin and Freeman shared their insights on what needs to be done by the U.S. government to protect one of the country's most important economic engines. They also discussed strategies for addressing the drop in demand from Canadian travelers and how economic softness could actually benefit summer vacation plans.
The full interactive Multichannel News Release can be accessed here: https://www.multivu.com/expedia/9336051-en-expe...
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One of the key topics at the summit was the threat posed by current economic conditions to U.S. tourism. With a decrease in international arrivals, rising inflation affecting consumer spending, and global instability changing travel patterns, industry leaders are concerned about the future of travel.
Looking ahead to 2026, when major global sporting events are scheduled to take place, experts stressed that now is a critical time for investment in infrastructure, streamlining travel policies, and improving overall traveler experience.
At the conference, leaders were open about acknowledging current frustrations among travelers and focused on finding solutions to address these issues.
The event took place at Expedia Headquarters in Seattle, United States, bringing together top minds in the industry to discuss pressing concerns and potential solutions for ensuring a strong future for U.S. tourism.
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