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U.S.-Canada Rainbow Bridge Incident Spurs Heightened Security at Onset of Thanksgiving Travel

Hopefully no one else was hurt, and that this incident was an isolated event.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

U.S.-Canada Rainbow Bridge Incident Spurs Heightened Security at Onset of Thanksgiving Travel

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Climate Change Not a Top Focus for U.S. Tourism Marketers: Report

Only 8% of U.S. tourism boards strongly prioritize addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero. In contrast, 62% of European tourism boards and 29% of Canadian tourism boards have made it a top priority. That’s according to Sojern’s “State of Destination Marketing 2024.” The report is based on a survey of over…

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 days ago

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Orlando’s $100 Million Tourism Marketing Budget Faces Cuts

Visit Orlando has one of the largest budgets in the U.S. and is the envy of destination marketers. All eyes are on what happens next.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Orlando’s $100 Million Tourism Marketing Budget Faces Cuts

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Britain Faces a ‘Slow Build Back’ for Chinese Tourism

Like the U.S, Britain is feeling the pinch of the slow return of Chinese tourists.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Britain Faces a ‘Slow Build Back’ for Chinese Tourism

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International Travel to the U.S. Reached 86% of Pre-Pandemic Level in August

About 7 million international travelers came to the U.S in August, which was 86% of their pre-pandemic level, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data. About 3.3 million of international travelers came from outside North America. India was the U.S.’s second top traveler market outside North America in August. The U.S. welcomed…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

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Turkey Tourism Bookings Start to Go ‘Quiet’

Even though Turkey is geographically far from the Israel-Hamas conflict, its tourism sector is not immune to its consequences.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Turkey Tourism Bookings Start to Go ‘Quiet’

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Iceland Readies for Volcanic Eruption: Latest Tourism Updates

Tourists won't be allowed to relax in Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon for the next few days. A volcano near the geothermal spa is very likely to erupt soon, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.  Residents of the nearby seaside town of Grindavik have been evacuated. Roads have been closed. There have been around 900 earthquakes…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

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Nearly Half of Destinations Offer Digital Nomad Visas: Analysis

Almost half of all global destinations now offer a digital nomad visa, according to a new analysis by the UN World Tourism Organization. Digital nomad visas allow individuals to live and work in a foreign country while maintaining employment in their home country. Here are some of the organization's key findings: 39% exempt digital nomads…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

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Americans Traveling Abroad Spent Record $18 Billion in September

Americans spent a record $18.3 billion traveling abroad in September, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's latest data. International travelers spent $18.8 billion in September on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the U.S. That's up 24% from the year prior and the highest level of monthly spending since December 2019, the month…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

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What Nearly 300 Vintage Posters Say About the Future of Travel

These nearly 300 vintage travel posters tell us companies will always chase the middle class and destinations will always win over tourists with their oldest sightseeing attractions.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

What Nearly 300 Vintage Posters Say About the Future of Travel