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US Travel Industry Facing 'Self-Inflicted' Problems, Says Travel Association President

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 03 September 2026, 19:11 UTC 1 min read
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US Travel Association President Geoff Freeman said that the travel industry wants the government to work out 'self-inflicted' issues facing the travel industry as travelers face new visa policies and the prospect of more government shutdowns. Freeman also said that as travelers turn to AI, some of the industry remains 'inefficient' since most jobs travels companies can't 'turn over to AI.'

US Travel Association President Geoff Freeman said that the travel industry wants the government to work out 'self-inflicted' issues facing the travel industry as travelers face new visa policies and the prospect of more government shutdowns. Freeman also said that as travelers turn to AI, some of the industry remains 'inefficient' since most jobs travels companies can't 'turn over to AI.' (Source: Bloomberg)
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