Tariffs could raise hotel prices and disrupt travel

Economic consequences for hotel pricing and traveler behavior

Trade wars don’t just shift traveler sentiment—they also hit hotels where it hurts most: operating costs and pricing power.

“When people think of tariffs, they usually default to the physical items that are being taxed and come at a higher cost – they frequently don’t, however, consider the ripple effects on the businesses that also rely on those physical products. Take the hospitality industry – higher prices on food,…