A government shutdown would cost the travel economy $1 billion per week, a major trade group warned top congressional leaders Thursday.
Congress has until early next week to avert a shutdown of the government on Oct. 1 as President Donald Trump and Republicans continue to clash with Democrats over funding and a stopgap measure. A shutdown would have broad consequences across the government and economy, and industry stakeholders are raising the pressure on congressional leaders to make a deal.
The US Travel Association sent the warning in a letter to Senate Majority Leader