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Hotel Industry Presses Congress to End Shutdown as Losses Mount

Industry leaders report cancellations with demand softening ahead of the holiday travel season.

The U.S. Capitol building is framed through trees, weeks into the continuing U.S. government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Hoteliers say they are suffering from the government shutdown.

Overview

  • More than 30 hotel associations led by the American Hotel & Lodging Association urged House and Senate leaders to reopen the government.
  • AHLA estimates roughly $650 million in hotel revenue has been lost to date, with daily losses pegged at about $31 million.
  • Hilton’s finance chief said the shutdown is weighing on demand, and the company cut its 2025 room‑revenue growth outlook to reflect the impact.
  • The U.S. Travel Association warned sector losses could reach about $1 billion per week if disruptions intensify, citing risks from TSA and FAA staffing shortfalls.
  • Regulatory slowdowns are affecting corporate plans, with Unilever delaying an ice‑cream spinoff because the SEC cannot approve a required listing.