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November 5, 2025

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US Hotel Stays Cost More as Bed Taxes Climb in Many Cities
SOURCE: HOTEL MANAGEMENT NETWORK, 11/3

A growing number of US destinations are lifting their hotel tax — often called a bed tax, tourist tax or occupancy tax — adding double-digit percentages and nightly fees to room bills.

Washington DC now charges 15.95% through 30 September 2027, while San Diego’s tiered increase won a California appeals court ruling in October 2025. Industry research suggests the average lodging levy in the US is now above 15%.

 
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AVIATION

Shutdown Could Close Some US Airspace, Airline Stocks Fall (REUTERS, 11/5)

Southwest Adds Philippine Airlines as 4th International Partner (THE POINTS GUY, 11/5)

Iranian Airlines Plan Return to European Skies (WANA, 11/5)

These Are the 3 Best Airports for Business Travelers According to Booking.com (YAHOO!, 11/4)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Move Over Airports—These Train Stations Are the New Head Turners of Travel (BUSINESS TRAVELLER, 11/4)

HOSPITALITY

What Gen Z Wants from Hotels (HOSPITALITY TODAY, 11/4)

OTHER SECTORS

Right Now, OTAs Have an Edge Over Airlines in ChatGPT (TRAVEL WEEKLY, 11/4)

How MCP (Model Context Protocol) Could Reshape Travel (PHOCUSWIRE, 11/5)

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Resources


Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Increased threat of flooding and landslides during the annual northeast monsoon season across Southeast Asia through early April.

Italy - Unionized air traffic controllers and airline workers plan strikes across Italy Nov. 14. Flight disruptions likely.

Micronesia, Federated States of, Philippines and Taiwan - TD 32W tracking eastward in North Pacific Ocean afternoon July 24. Close approach to Caroline Islands, Micronesia through early Nov. 7.

Pakistan - Flight disruptions ongoing for Pakistan International Airlines flights across Pakistan Nov. 4 due to engineer strike. Reconfirm flights.  

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