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Goodbye Sicily, Hello Sarasota. The Post-Pandemic Travel Boom Is Over

That White Lotus-inspired trip to Sicily. The Instagram-perfect Joshua Tree glamping holiday. A party weekend in Miami. Ever since the first lockdown restrictions were lifted in 2021, Americans have been spending big on travel. But a recent slew of weak earnings from companies like Delta and Expedia suggest that the post-pandemic travel boom is finally over. In today’s episode, Bloomberg tech reporter Natalie Lung tells host Sarah Holder that from airlines to Airbnb, companies are reporting weaker-than-expected demand for summer travel. So does that mean now is the perfect time to book a last-minute vacation? Depends on where you’re game to go. Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-09/travel-trends-shift-consumers-seek-flight-deals-hotel-discounts-shorter-trips?srnd=undefined">Flights, Hotels and Parks Are All Flashing Travel Warning Signs</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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