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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 9h

September air travel stats from Statistics Canada confirm the trend is holding strong: Canadians are favouring domestic travel over the US, and the shift shows no signs of letting up openjaw.com/newsroom/tou...

Eighth Consecutive Month of Declining Travel to US

September air travel stats show Canadians are still choosing domestic travel over the US, with domestic flights up 10.2% and transborder trips continuing an eight-month decline.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 1d

Travel delays rise because of the government shutdown
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Flight Delays Surge as Staffing Shortages Hit Half of Busiest U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown

Air traffic controller absences due to the shutdown are causing hundreds of flight delays at the nation’s busiest airports.

www.travelmarketreport.com

Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 1d

Amy Sherald: “I do not think there is anyone more patriotic than a black person”

Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 4d

As the government shutdown heads into a second month, an antsy travel sector warned that cracks in the industry were starting to show www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/...

Travel industry sees weakness amid prolonged government shutdown

As the government shutdown heads into a second month, an antsy travel sector warned that cracks in the industry were starting to show.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 4d

Why AI won’t replace travel advisors, it will make them essential according to TravelJoy founder. “We like to say it’s not advisor versus AI, it’s going to be advisors who are empowered by AI versus those who aren’t,” Esho said. Read more👇 www.travelmarketreport.com/training-res...

TravelJoy Founder: Why AI Won’t Replace Travel Advisors, It Will Make Them Essential

Is AI a threat or a superhero suit?

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 5d

U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has blocked 13 Mexico City-U.S. routes operated by Mexican airlines www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/...

Trump administration escalates aviation dispute with Mexico

Claiming that Mexico has committed Open Skies violations, the DOT has blocked 13 Mexico City-U.S. routes operated by Mexican airlines.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 5d

How WhatsApp helps travel brands www.phocuswire.com/whatsapp-tra...

Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry

Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 6d

How to grab travelers' attention in a disruptive environment study by Expedia Group www.expediagroup.com/investors/ne...

EXPEDIA GROUP STUDY REVEALS NEW INSIGHTS IN TRAVEL CONTENT AMID AI BOOM

Video Overwhelmingly Influences Travel Booking Decisions Over Static Images Travelers See Value in AI-enhanced Content but Human Input is Still Critical Younger Generations Feel the Most Emotive Towar...

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 6d

What is luxury travel? The eternal question. Here @skift.com tries to give an answer to current trends in #luxurytravel skift.com/insights/lux...

New Report: 7 Insights Defining Luxury Travel in 2025

Skift’s latest report explores how leaders are redefining value, experience, and exclusivity in luxury travel for 2025 and beyond.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 8d

When fear leads in the workplace…

Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 19d

While inbound travel to the U.S. has declined this year, outbound marketing to Americans is booming

skift.com/2025/10/15/f...

Foreign Tourism Boards Spend Tens of Millions to Attract U.S. Travelers

International tourism offices are together spending tens of millions of dollars this year to attract U.S. visitors to their home nations.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 19d

High travel costs and economic uncertainty are influencing travel decisions for the 2025 winter season

www.traveldailynews.com/statistics-t...

WalletHub: Inflation and weak dollar shape 2025 winter travel decisions

WalletHub’s 2025 Winter Travel Survey shows inflation and a weak dollar will impact U.S. winter travel, with travelers using credit cards and rewards to save.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 20d

Can’t wait! Hoping to catch up with my travel peers today at Skift’s first Transatlantic Summit—it’s a quick hang all about the Europe–North America travel scene.

#visiteurope #visitestonia #travel

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 22d

The European Union’s long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) officially launches today, October 12 www.travelpulse.com/news/impacti...

Europe’s New Border System Officially Launches: What Travelers Need to Know

Starting October 12, travelers from outside the EU will now have biometric data collected at Schengen area borders.

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The Economist @economist.com · 29d

Economic uncertainty has people spending less on fancy things, like high heels and handbags. Yet the rich continue to splash out on luxury travel. Can the boom last?

Luxury goods are out, but luxury travel is in

Can hospitality firms avoid the mistakes fashion firms made?

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 25d

🌴 Wrapping up another incredible #ILTMNorthAmerica in the beautiful Bahamas! Grateful for the connections, the inspiration, and the sunshine ☀️✨

#going2italy #luxurytravel

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Frommer’s Travel Guides @frommers.com · 27d

Rural airports losing airline service.

Airline safety inspection curtailed

Cruise ship disease outbreaks unmonitored

And more.

The federal shutdown has some ominous and lesser-known effects on U.S. travel.

#travel #airline #cruise #safety #shutdown

www.frommers.com/tips/miscell...

The Unexpected Travel Effects of the Federal Shutdown

The U.S. government shutdown is changing travel. Unfortunately, some consequences aren't being discussed—particularly what it means for safety.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 29d

Proud Experiences starts with a bang #iltmna25

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 29d

This is going to be interesting www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond...

Beyond Experimentation: How Brand USA Is Building the Blueprint for AI-First Destination Marketing

A deep dive into the strategic, operational and philosophical shifts required to transform from AI-curious to AI-native LinkedIn Live | 2nd October 2025 Featuring Janette Roush, SVP of Innovation & Ch...

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 29d

Kicking off ILTM North America this week! If you’re navigating the maze of meetings, come find me at table 12D in the New Providence room. My schedule’s packed, but there’s always time for a quick hello 👋🏻 Let’s reconnect and talk travel! www.iltm.com/north-americ...

ILTM North America | Best Luxury Travel Expo of North America

ILTM North America is a bold luxury travel trade show that includes pre-scheduled appointments, educational sessions, networking, and glamorous parties.

www.iltm.com

Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · 29d

2025 was supposed to be another year of post-pandemic travel recovery. Instead, inbound travel to the U.S. is sliding. Will major events planned for 2026 be enough to reverse the trend?
skift.com/2025/10/03/i...

Inbound Travel to the U.S. Expected to Fall for First Time Since 2020

The U.S. Travel Association projects a 6.3% decline in inbound international visits this year to 67.9 million – roughly 85% of 2019 levels.

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · Oct 3

The U.S. Travel Association’s 2025 forecast shows stable domestic travel but a decline in international visitors, raising concerns about lost economic impact and competitiveness on the global stage
www.traveldailynews.com/statistics-t...

U.S. travel forecast 2025 warns of international visitor decline

U.S. travel forecast for 2025 shows modest growth, with international visitor decline threatening jobs, spending, and America’s global competitiveness.

www.traveldailynews.com

Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · Oct 2

Demand for Outbound Travel Surges Among U.S. & Canadian Travelers, MMGY Study Confirms mmgyintel.com/demand-for-o...

Demand for Outbound Travel Surges Among U.S. & Canadian Travelers, MMGY Study Confirms - MMGY Travel Intelligence

Cruising, bleisure and premium travel go mainstream, redefining how North Americans explore the world Kansas City, MO, USA (Sept. 10,

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Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · Sep 29

“A shutdown is a wholly preventable blow to America’s travel economy—costing $1 billion every week—and affecting millions of travelers and businesses while placing unnecessary strain on an already overextended federal travel workforce,” said Freeman
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Government Shutdown Impact on Travel: $1 Billion Lost Every Week

The U.S. | According to Tourism Economics, the travel economy is at risk of losing $1 billion a week due to disruptions in air and rail travel, and the closure of national parks and museums.

www.travelagentcentral.com

Maria G Tuttocuore @mariatuttocuore.bsky.social · Sep 29

Congrats to the European team 👏🏻 www.cnn.com/sport/live-n...

Team Europe fights off USA comeback to win 2025 Ryder Cup | CNN

Follow along with CNN Sports’ live updates from the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup.

www.cnn.com