05/03/2017

Political and Social Factors Could Upend Travel Industry

Global issues are impacting how people view travel

During a forum hosted by Meet Puerto Rico on the future of travel, a panel of industry experts discussed potential challenges from and solutions to the changing travel culture.

Travel is a central factor in global exchange, communications and business. But with a seemingly “perfect storm” of issues facing the industry, traditional travel could experience a major upheaval.

With regards to the U.S., a potential travel ban, heightened airport security, airline concerns and controversial legislation may dissuade people from traveling domestically and internationally—or even keep visitors from coming into the country. And political or civic unrest and health concerns like Zika are keeping travelers from going to other parts of the world.

Please click here to read the complete article from Associations Now.