Travel Demand Just Hit a Pause
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Travel Demand Just Hit a Pause

4:03 Apr 10, 2026
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Travel demand stalled in February as uncertainty reshapes decisions, countries add new guidance for visiting the U.S., and Meta’s AI signals a bigger shift in how trips get chosen. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why travel is becoming a confidence-driven decision again, what international travelers need to know before coming to the U.S., and how AI is moving the battleground for travel from booking to inspiration. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGSkift Travel Health Index FlatlinesWhat Countries Are Telling Travelers About Visiting the U.S. Right NowMeta’s New AI Model and the Future of Travel Discovery Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
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