Skift Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the region's tourism powerhouses. A new unified visa looks to spread that success, but will mean the other countries have some developing to do. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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eHotelier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Visiting loved ones may drive tourism recovery - Insights - Insights VFR has been dubbed the “sleeping giant” of the tourism industry; visiting friends and relatives is a grossly overlooked motive for travelling.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Skift Take: Natural disasters have decimated several destinations in recent months, so how have events like earthquakes and wildfires impacted tourism industries? Ask Skift provides answers. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Destination DC now has a bigger marketing budget to help lift its tourism numbers. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotelier Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (SQUAMISH) and səlilwətaɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH)/VANCOUVER — Keith Henry, president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), and tourism leaders from Westjet, Airbnb and Rocky Mountaineer, have launched the Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF). ITAC seeks to raise $2.6

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Skift Take: The State Department's passport processing sluggishness amid the American international tourism boom is an opportunity for Puerto Rico's destination marketing organization. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In its latest display in sports tourism power, the kingdom shows James around one of its cherished tourism projects. Skift Take: With Ronaldo, Messi and LeBron James, Saudi Arabia is proving it can sway anyone to come visit. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) commemorated World Tourism Day in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, highlighting the exceptional growth and commitment of Puerto Rico in promoting sustainable travel.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A thought leadership event exploring the significant untapped potential of retail tourism took place at La Roca Village, part of The Bicester Collection, in Barcelona today, concluding with a resounding call for attention to the importance of retail tourism.

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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

STR and Tourism Economics lifted year-over-year growth projections for average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2023.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 13-15 November) recognized the heightened relevance of tourism and the current opportunity to gain greater visibility outside of the sector itself.

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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

travel industry should lower their expectations that the assistant secretary of travel and tourism will make their jobs easier. Skift Take: The U.S. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at remote work and tourism, the return of Trivago Guy, and the FAA reauthorization. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) partnered with Hotelbeds to bring sector leaders together in Palma, Mallorca, to delve into the ever-evolving dynamics of global Travel & Tourism.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A further 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme, and all 74 villages are now part of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Network. In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications. The villages were named during the UNWTO General Assembly, taking place this week in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Skift Take: Portugal's record tourism points to a strong summer ahead for the country and Europe, as the world sprints back to normal. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With a growing economy, young population, and rising middle class, the country is positioned to become one of the most lucrative outbound tourism markets in the world. Skift Take: Destinations are betting big on India’s travel market. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Alongside assessing the evolution of tourism communications, the Session saw leading experts explore current and future opportunities for more effectively portraying tourism as an essential driver of development, both in traditional media and on content platforms.

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Hotel News Resource

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Article - Sustainable Tourism Global Center and WTTC Unveil Pioneering Global Research on Travel & Tourism - Landmark Environmental Research Disclosed for 185 Countries, Reflecting Depth of the Travel & Tourism Sector’s Global Influence

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

tourism executives came back from their trips optimistic about the Chinese tourism market's recovery despite long visa wait times and the slow return of air connectivity. Skift Take: U.S. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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eHotelier

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) commemorated World Tourism Day in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, highlighting the exceptional growth and commitment of Puerto Rico in promoting sustainable travel.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With a strong focus on the future of wine tourism, the 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held in La Rioja, Spain (22-24 November 2023), one of the world’s leading wine regions. This event will gather diverse industry players around data, governance, innovation, sustainability, and skills.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, today announced Leyja, its latest tourism destination, further strengthening and enriching the Kingdom’s ecotourism offering.

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Skift Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Skift Take: Tourists love Spain, but the feeling isn't necessarily mutual with locals, as growing anti-tourism sentiment and the impact of mass tourism on their lifestyle becomes a hot topic for political candidates. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: Hawaii and Maui won't see a full tourism recovery if the public perceive them as responsible for leaving the wildfire victims homeless. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

's tourism budget, Airbnb's New York history, and Sonesta's junk fee lawsuit. Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Washington, D.C.'s Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has again excelled in the university rankings, claiming the top spot in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023.

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Hotelier Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

TORONTO — This year’s Women in Tourism & Hospitality Summit (WITH) will be held on October 30 at the Park Hyatt Toronto from 7:30 a.m. The post Women in Tourism & Hospitality Summit Fast Approaching on October 30th appeared first on Hotelier Magazine. to 6:30 p.m. with the theme of Innovate, Integrate and Celebrate.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

city trying to save its downtown with tourism. Skift Take: Seattle is another major U.S. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Skift Take: In the face of escalating tourism competition across Southeast Asia, Philippines is diving headfirst into the notion that love is what makes the world go around. The archipelago is wholeheartedly capitalizing on this powerful sentiment to propel its tourism sector to new heights.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report has revealed an encouraging resurgence in travel & tourism investment, overcoming pandemic setbacks and signaling a strong return to growth. From 2010-2019, investment grew steadily at 4.3% CAGR, growing from $754.6

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 27, 2023

Ask Skift looks into the impact of the blistering heat on tourism. Skift Take: Destinations across the globe have experienced searing heat this summer, and are those soaring temperatures putting people off from traveling? Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 8, 2023

Skift Take: Today's special edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at our recent story about influencers and tourism marketing. Jason Clampet Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

At the Sustainable Social Tourism Summit (León, 30 August – 2 September), UNWTO welcomed new high-level signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. They join the Secretariat of State of Tourism of Guanajuato which signed up at the COP27 United Nations climate change conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, today announced Epicon, its latest luxury coastal tourism destination, including a residential offering.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Skift Take: India is doing everything it can to increase its share in the global tourism market and make itself a year-round tourist destination. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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