Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, January 22, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday just after being sworn in as the 47th of the United States. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit explains the orders that could have the biggest impact on the travel industry.
Kopit notes a federal hiring freeze — while exempting positions tied to national security, immigration enforcement, and public safety — could leave many travel-related federal roles under strain. Potential staff shortages could make wait times for visas longer and discourage inbound travelers.
Trump is also reintroducing more stringent screening rules and considering a new travel ban similar to his 2017 one on travelers from several Muslim-majority nations. That original ban, which was expanded to include more countries in 2020, was rescinded on…
