Many Americans are feeling the current cost of living crisis — particularly when it comes to the tourism sector. Gas, airfare, and restaurant prices are all surging. All the while, TSA issues like nightmarish security delays embroil many American airports. As we approach the time of year when families plan their summer travels, it might be hard to justify dedicating significant sums of money to a vacation when the current economic state makes even the simplest purchases feel like a splurge.
Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach ponder whether the tourism industry, along with the hospitality businesses that depend on it, will be in for a financial drought this summer. How might the generally dismal state of the U.S. economy affect Americans’ travel plans?
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