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U.S. Travel Just Got More Complicated
New U.S. entry rules and fees are adding friction for travelers, as hotel giants quietly reshape midscale stays and buffets face a sustainability overhaul.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down what travelers actually need to know about new U.S. entry requirements, why more hotels will look familiar, but feel more consistent, and how food waste cuts could change the classic hotel breakfast.
This episode is presented by Lodgify!
Articles Referenced:
Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
U.S. Travel Restrictions 2026: What Travelers Need to Know
IHG, Marriott, Hyatt Lean on Conversions for Midscale Growth
Hotels Target Buffets in Push to Cut Food Waste
U.S. Travel Restrictions 2026: What Travelers Need to Know
IHG, Marriott, Hyatt Lean on Conversions for Midscale Growth
Hotels Target Buffets in Push to Cut Food Waste
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New U.S. entry rules and fees are adding friction for travelers, as hotel giants quietly reshape midscale stays and buffets face a sustainability overhaul.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down what travelers actually need to know about new U.S. entry requirements, why more hotels will look familiar, but feel more consistent, and how food waste cuts could change the classic hotel breakfast.
This episode is presented by Lodgify!
Articles Referenced:
Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
U.S. Travel Restrictions 2026: What Travelers Need to Know
IHG, Marriott, Hyatt Lean on Conversions for Midscale Growth
Hotels Target Buffets in Push to Cut Food Waste
U.S. Travel Restrictions 2026: What Travelers Need to Know
IHG, Marriott, Hyatt Lean on Conversions for Midscale Growth
Hotels Target Buffets in Push to Cut Food Waste
Connect with Skift
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/
WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social
X: https://twitter.com/skift
Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
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