Huder: On Federal Shutdown Affecting Travelers
Christopher Elliott for the Washington Post explores how the federal government shutdown is affecting travelers around the United States.
“When a gridlocked Congress shuttered vast sections of the federal government on Oct. 1 and furloughed 800,000 workers, its decision touched tourists in unexpected ways, from abruptly canceling a camping trip in a national park to foiling a destination wedding. It drained visitors from popular attractions, causing hotel occupancy rates to plummet and hurting other travel-related businesses.”
Senior Fellow Josh Huder was asked for comment on the public’s awareness of what role the government plays in travel.