Tourism's Rebound, Trump's Orders and Hopper's IPO Move
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President Donald Trump signed executive orders that could impact travel, including a federal hiring freeze that may lead to visa processing delays and stricter screening rules that resemble his previous travel ban. Online travel agency Hopper is considering an IPO, with CEO Fred Lalonde estimating a potential $10 billion valuation, though the company must meet revenue and profitability targets first. Meanwhile, global tourism has rebounded to pre-Covid levels, with international arrivals increasing by 11% in 2024, driven largely by growth in Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.
- The executive orders that could have the biggest impact on the travel industry
- Online travel agency Hopper is considering an initial public offering
- Global tourism recovered to pre-Covid levels in 2024
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