New research, conducted by BONARD Education on behalf of the Student & Youth Travel Association, is shedding light on the future of international student and youth travel from the perspective of t...
Since the government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, the travel industry as a whole has been massively impacted, with the U.S. Travel Association estimating more than $4.8 billion in travel spending being lost. And the effects are now reaching travelers at airports, with a number of delays and cancellations being reported as air traffic controller shortages continue.
New report demonstrates that motorcoach group travel generated nearly $90 billion in economic activity and supported more than half a million U.S. jobs in 2024, underscoring the sector’s vital role in tourism and local economies.