Wall Street Breakfast

High costs ground summer travel plans

Apr 25, 2025
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INSIGHT

Fewer Americans Traveling This Summer

  • Only 46% of Americans plan to take a summer vacation this year, down from 53% last year.
  • Two-thirds say costs like airfare and hotels are the main reason to skip travel.
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Rising Travel Costs Affect Choices

  • Hotel and motel prices increased 1.7% recently and are 15% higher than before COVID.
  • Cruises are rising in popularity as a more affordable travel choice.
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Intel Revises Venture Capital Strategy

  • Intel reversed plans to spin off Intel Capital, their venture arm with $5 billion in assets.
  • The focus will shift to portfolio monetization and selective investment instead.
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