New U.S. entry rules and fees are adding friction for travelers, as hotel giants quietly reshape midscale stays and buffets face a sustainability overhaul.

On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down what travelers actually need to know about new U.S. entry requirements, why more hotels will look familiar, but feel more consistent, and how food waste cuts could change the classic hotel breakfast.

This episode is presented by Lodgify!

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U.S. Travel Just Got More Complicated