Skift Daily Travel Briefing

Trump Travel, Junk Fees and a Saudi World Cup


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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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  • What the Trump administration could mean for the travel industry
  • Will the Federal Trade Commission ever carry out their rule on junk fees?
  • Saudi Arabia is getting ready to host the World Cup in 2034
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