Overview
- The American Hotel & Lodging Association said the shutdown’s end restores critical travel services but urged Congress to secure a long-term budget agreement to avoid a repeat.
- U.S. Travel estimates nearly $6 billion in travel spending has been lost since October 1.
- AHLA reports the hotel sector lost about $31 million in economic activity per day, totaling roughly $1.2 billion to date.
- Airlines for America says more than 5.2 million passengers were affected by delays and cancellations, and carriers warn residual operational effects will persist for days.
- AHLA cites survey findings that nearly 20 percent of Americans changed or canceled Thanksgiving travel plans, reflecting shaken consumer confidence.