Prominent travel industry companies and trade associations together contributed several million dollars to President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration festivities, according to new records filed with the Federal Election Commission.
The contributions — part of more than $245 million given to Trump’s January 20 inaugural committee overall — come at a precarious time for the travel industry, which stands to be profoundly affected by Trump administration policy decisions concerning tariffs, taxes, technology, visas, aviation, and labor.
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Boeing, and Uber each contributed $1 million to Trump’s inaugural, federal records indicate.
Hilton Worldwide, whose hotel brands include the Waldorf Astoria, Embassy Suites, Hampton and all Hilton-branded properties, made an in-kind contribution valued at $282,897.04.
In a statement, a Hilton spokesperson said: “Hilton provides a welcoming environment for all guests who visit our properties, and our hotels regularly host large events. We contributed in-kind donations to assist with the P