Research & Industry Impact

Monthly member-exclusive summary of the latest economic, consumer and travel indicators, trends and analysis featuring key highlights from the U.S. Travel Insights Dashboard.

Developed by the U.S. Travel Association, the Travel Price Index (TPI) measures the one-month change in the cost of travel ("travel inflation") away from home in the United States on a seasonally adjusted basis and the 12-month change of the cost of travel away from home in the U.S. on a seasonally unadjusted basis. The TPI is released monthly and is directly comparable to the CPI.

Two months from kickoff, the 2026 World Cup represents a milestone opportunity for travel in the United States. International visitors are planning longer stays, higher spending and itineraries that...

Americans are projected to receive $57 billion more in tax refunds in 2026 due to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Americans are projected to receive $57 billion more in tax...

The most comprehensive and centralized source for high-frequency intelligence on the U.S. travel industry and the broader economy. Updated monthly.

Due to changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Americans are forecast to receive $57 billion more in tax refunds in 2026 compared with 2025. An analysis of expected spending patterns shows...