Illinois Tourism Spending Hits Record $50.2B in 2025
Illinois tourism hit records in 2025: $50.2B in visitor spending and $88B total impact, per state data, set against a slowing national travel outlook.
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Springfield Hotel Tax Hike Pushes Rates to Second-Highest in Illinois
Sangamon County's new 3% hotel tax pushes Springfield's combined lodging tax rate to roughly 17%, second only to Chicago in Illinois.
Airfares Rise 20%+ This Summer: When to Book for Less
Airfares have jumped 20-27% year over year amid jet fuel spikes and tight capacity, reshaping summer 2026 travel plans and booking strategies.
Reno Hotels Keep Wildfire Rates as Burning Man Crowds Arrive
Some Reno hotel-casinos still offer wildfire evacuee rates as Burning Man crowds arrive, amid broader hotel pricing volatility.
Tourism Spending Diverges Across US States and Gulf Region
Utah tourism hit $13.7B in spending as Montana, Florida, and Gulf markets show uneven 2025 travel trends.
Marriott Stock Gains as Fall Travel Boom Extends Season
Marriott stock draws bullish attention as fall travel bookings and luxury demand surge beyond the traditional summer season.
Gen Z Fuels 'Little Treat Economy' as Travel Costs Climb
Gen Z is favoring small treats like coffee and short trips as inflation, rising airfares, and income strain reshape travel spending.
Travel Spending Diverges Across US Tourism Hotspots in 2025
State tourism data show 2025 records in Virginia, Utah and Montana, while Florida and inbound US travel show signs of decline.
Reno Casinos Cut Room Rates to $49 for Fire Evacuees
Reno casinos including Nugget, Eldorado, and Circus Circus offer $49-$59 nightly rooms to wildfire evacuees.
Utah Tourism Spending Hits Record $13.7B in 2025
Utah tourism hit a record $13.7B in 2025, part of a national trend of record state and city spending amid mixed U.S. travel data.
US International Tourism Recovery Remains Uneven in 2025
US international tourism spending fell in 2025 even as Virginia and Durham posted record visitor spending, new data shows.
Consumer Spending Trends Reshape Summer Travel Demand
Consumer spending is boosting state revenue and travel demand, even as rising airfares and fuel costs reshape summer trip choices.
US Tourism Hubs See Record Spending Despite Weak Inbound Travel
US tourism hits local records in 2025 even as international inbound travel spending falls 2.4 percent nationally, forecasts show modest 2026 rebound.
US Travel Spending Set to Hit $1.37 Trillion in 2026
US travel spending is forecast to reach $1.37 trillion in 2026 as hotels, inbound tourism and aviation demand all show notable growth.