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The Travel Lobby's Spending, Thailand's Shrinking Goals and Airbus' Green Delay
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Travel companies have ramped up their lobbying efforts significantly in early 2025, with spending surpassing amounts seen in previous presidential terms, and the U.S. Travel Association alone investing over $1 million. In Thailand, tourism revenue goals for 2025 are being lowered due to a steep decline in Chinese tourists, influenced by regional safety concerns. Meanwhile, Airbus has postponed its electric commercial aircraft plans, citing supply challenges with green hydrogen, though it remains committed to the long-term project.
- U.S. Lobbying Roundup: Which Travel Companies Spent the Most
- Airbus Delays Hydrogen Electric Plane by up to 10 Years
- With Chinese Arrivals Lagging, Thailand Rethinks 2025 Tourism Ambition
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