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Articles tagged “tourism”

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European Tourism Mostly Remains Well Below 2019 Levels: Fresh Data

About two-thirds of European destinations remain below their pre-pandemic number of international tourist arrivals, according to the European Travel Commission’s quarterly report released Tuesday. The report covered the first nine months of 2023. The destinations most far off from 2019 levels were Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania because of the Ukraine-Russia war. All three countries rely…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

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Egypt Tourism Was Having a Record Year, but Cancellations Are Rising

If the conflict ends or remains contained, American travel to Egypt could recover faster than expected.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Egypt Tourism Was Having a Record Year, but Cancellations Are Rising

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Certares’ O’Hara to Take Up World Travel & Tourism Council Chair

Certares Founder and Senior Managing Director Greg O'Hara will be the next chair of the World Travel & Tourism Council. He starts later this month, the organization announced on Friday. O'Hara has served as vice chair since 2021 and has been a member of the organization 's executive committee since 2019. He will be taking…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

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Peter Dinklage Lends Voice to New Andalusia Tourism Campaign

Andalusia Tourism launched a campaign on Wednesday warning tourists they'll fall in love with Spain's Andalusia region. Called "Andalusian Crush," the campaign features a video montage of Andalusia's decorative architecture, culture, history and art with Games of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage as its narrator. Dinklage warns viewers the region will break you "in a thousand…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

West Maui Fully Reopens to Tourism, But Travel Recovery Lags

Public officials sped up the full reopening of West Maui to help save the pivotal holiday season for all of Maui. Hopefully, it's not too late.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

West Maui Fully Reopens to Tourism, But Travel Recovery Lags

Tourism

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

From long visa wait times to an air traffic control staffing shortage to declining airports, the U.S. has some serious long-term problems if it wants to compete effectively.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

U.S. Travel CEOs: Tourism Faces Growth Bottlenecks—Full Video

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MMGY Global Acquired by Private Equity Firm EagleTree

MMGY Global has been acquired by EagleTree Capital, a private equity firm. The travel and tourism agency's previous owner was Peninsula Capital Partners LLC. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The agency's management team and CEO Katie Briscoe will remain in place. Executive Chairman and former CEO Clayton Reid will continue to serve…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

Washington to Roll Out ‘There’s Only One DC’ Tourism Campaign

Destination DC now has a bigger marketing budget to help lift its tourism numbers.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Washington to Roll Out ‘There’s Only One DC’ Tourism Campaign

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Europeans to Travel Slightly Less This Fall: Survey

European travelers plan to take fewer trips in the coming months, according to a survey of more than 5,000 travelers in September by the European Travel Commission. About 68% of Europeans plan to travel between October 2023 and March 2024, down 3% from a year ago. Around 45% of travelers have partially or fully booked…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

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Sweden Reminds Tourists It’s Not Switzerland in New Campaign

Visit Sweden launched a new marketing campaign to remind the world to stop mixing up Sweden with Switzerland, the tourism board announced on Tuesday. Called "Welcome to Sweden (not Switzerland)," the campaign kicked off with a playful message to Swiss public officials. In the video, Sweden proposes what the countries should promote to better differentiate…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago