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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tourists from countries badly hit by Trump tariffs are staying away from US
Holidaymakers in countries hit the hardest by Donald Trump's trade tariffs are taking the US off their list for trips abroad, according to online travel booking data. Findings from the hotel search site Trivago also suggest that UK and US travellers are increasingly choosing domestic holidays amid concerns over an uncertain economy. The company has seen double-digit percentage declines in bookings to the US from travellers based in Japan, Canada and Mexico. The latter two countries were the first on Trump's tariff hitlist when he announced tariffs of 25% on 1 February. Canadians in particular were incensed at Trump's repeated suggestions that its northern neighbour would be better off annexed as the 51st state of the US. According to Trivago's findings, which were shared with PA Media, demand among Germans was also 'down heavily', with hotel bookings in the US showing a single-digit percentage decline. Germany is the largest economy in the EU, which Trump has repeatedly threatened with increased tariffs, most recently saying on Sunday he had 'paused' a 50% tax he intended to introduce next month. There has not been a significant change in the numbers of UK holidaymakers travelling to the US. The UK has so far faced some of the lightest tariffs globally and last month struck a 'breakthrough' trade deal with the US. Businesses operating in its $2.6tn tourism industry are becoming increasingly concerned about a 'Trump slump' due to the turmoil the president's tariff war is causing on the global economy. Last month, the federal government's National Travel and Tourism Office released preliminary figures showing visits to the US from overseas fell by 11.6% in March compared with the same month last year. Bookings made via Expedia-owned Trivago also show that Americans are spending less on their trips, while there is higher demand for cheaper hotels and lower star categories. Trump has levied tariffs on more than 180 countries, but has paused many of his tariffs for periods of up to 90 days while governments seek to negotiate deals. Recent booking data shows that in the UK there has been a 25% year-on-year leap in demand for domestic travel for the important months of July to September. 'In times of uncertainty, people stay closer to home,' said Johannes Thomas, chief executive of Trivago. Trivago's research has shown that London is the top destination for British tourists, followed by Edinburgh, where demand is up by nearly 30%, then York, Blackpool and Manchester.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Southwest Airlines, MKE's largest air carrier, to offer booking on Expedia platforms
You can now book tickets for Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier serving Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, on the travel booking site Expedia. It's a big change for the airline, which previously required customers to book directly through its channels. "We are pleased to broaden our distribution with this new cost-effective channel," Tony Roach, executive vice president of customer and brand at Southwest Airlines, said in a statement. "Expedia provides a high-quality experience, and we look forward to partnering with them to introduce new travelers to our extensive network and Southwest hospitality." Southwest began listing fares on Google Flights in May 2024 but still required would-be customers to click through to the airline website to book. Earlier this month, the Milwaukee airport also debuted a new online tool allowing travelers to book flights, view flight routes and plan trip itineraries in one centralized location. Like Google Flights, MKE's "Where We Fly" tool redirects users to the Southwest site. Now, all Expedia-owned sites, including Travelocity, Hotwire, Orbitz and CheapTickets, will show and allow customers to book Southwest fares. "Southwest Airlines is a beloved brand known for its customer-first service and operational excellence. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to offer the most travel options and deliver exceptional value to our customers," Greg Schulze, Expedia group chief commercial officer, said in a statement. According to Expedia, it will take some time for all of Southwest's flights to get loaded into the system, but the airline's full schedule should be bookable on Expedia platforms by the end of the day on Thursday. According to the Milwaukee airport, Southwest offers 17 nonstop flight destinations from MKE, including service between Milwaukee and Austin launching March 6. Southwest is also adding service between MKE and San Diego this fall. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Southwest Airlines to start selling tickets on Expedia
USA Today
26-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
You can now book Southwest Airlines flights on Expedia platforms
You can now book Southwest Airlines flights on Expedia platforms Show Caption Hide Caption Southwest to launch overnight flights Southwest Airlines overnight flights are coming soon. Fox - LA Southwest Airlines tickets can now be purchased on Expedia-owned websites. This partnership marks a significant shift for Southwest, which previously only allowed bookings through its own platforms. The move aims to expand Southwest's reach to new customers and align its services with competitors. Southwest Airlines tickets are now available on Expedia. It's a big change for the airline, which previously required customers to book directly on its channels. "We are pleased to broaden our distribution with this new cost-effective channel,' Tony Roach, executive vice president Customer & Brand at Southwest Airlines, said in a statement. 'Expedia provides a high-quality experience, and we look forward to partnering with them to introduce new travelers to our extensive network and Southwest hospitality." Southwest began listing fares on Google Flights in May 2024 but still required would-be customers to click through to the airline website to book. Now, all Expedia-owned sites, including Travelocity, Hotwire, Orbitz and CheapTickets, will show and allow customers to book Southwest fares. Cruising Altitude: Stop flying with your kids on your laps. Here's what experts say. "Southwest Airlines is a beloved brand known for its customer-first service and operational excellence. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to offer the most travel options and deliver exceptional value to our customers," Greg Schulze, Expedia Group Chief Commercial Officer, said in a statement. According to Expedia, it will take some time for all of Southwest's flights to get loaded into the system, but the airline's full schedule should be bookable on Expedia platforms by the end of the day on Thursday. It's just one of many changes bringing Southwest in line with its competitors. The airline plans to roll out assigned seating, as well as a new cabin layout with extra legroom seats, in the coming months. Southwest also recently began its first-ever redeye flights. Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@
