Women pose for a photo while holding an ice cream at Trevi fountain during hot weather as a heat wave hits Europe in Rome, Italy, July 19, 2022. Guglielmo Mangiapane | ReutersThe competition for travel dollars is heating up, and the U.S. is losing out.Airlines and hotel chains in recent weeks have reported a surge in bookings for international trips — along with rising prices.That’s a boon to companies with global offerings, but a new challenge for airlines, theme parks and hotels that are more focused within the U.S. as travelers increasingly opt for locations abroad at the expense of domestic destinations.International airfare is averaging $962, up 10% from last year and 26% from 2019, according to fare-tracking company Hopper. Domestic airfare, meanwhile, is falling. Roundtrips within the U.S. are down 11% from last year and 12% from 2019 at an average price of $249.The shift is being felt at hotels too: Room r …
