Hospitality — Iran War Disrupts Global Travel Industry: Airlines Redirect Routes, Hotels See Regional Shifts, and Fuel Costs Impact Operations

Hospitality · 2026-03-31

The escalating Iran conflict is creating a cascading effect across the global travel and hospitality landscape, with impacts ranging from operational disruptions to market shifts. The closure of Bahrain's airspace and subsequent airline route adjustments, coupled with Carnival's profit warning due to surging fuel costs, signals broader challenges ahead for the industry. Meanwhile, the regional…