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Articles tagged “international tourism”

Tourism

Visa Delays Hurt U.S. Tourism Marketing

U.S. destinations want more first-time tourists, but they don't want to waste their time and money on those that have no hope of getting a visa in a reasonable amount of time.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Visa Delays Hurt U.S. Tourism Marketing

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Brand USA CEO Chris Thompson to Step Down

Chris Thompson will step down as president and CEO of Brand USA, effective May 31, 2024. Brand USA is the U.S. 's destination marketing organization. Brand USA’s board of directors will work with an executive search firm to find a successor. Thompson is retiring after more than 30 years in the industry. He has served…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Tourism

New Tourism Secretary Office Is Waiting for $3.5 Million in Funding

If Congress doesn't allocate money to the assistant secretary for travel and tourism office, it's in effect rendering the position useless to the industry.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

New Tourism Secretary Office Is Waiting for $3.5 Million in Funding

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International Traveler Spending in the U.S. Rose Over 49 Percent to $16.8 Billion in March

International inbound travelers spent nearly $16.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the U.S. in March, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office, up more than 49 percent year over year. International traveler purchases of food, entertainment, gifts and other travel and tourism-related goods and services totaled $9.7 billion in March 2023,…

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

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U.S.’s National Travel and Tourism Office Names New Director

The National Travel and Tourism Office has named Brian Beall as its next director. Starting May 8, Beall will lead the department toward enhancing the international competitiveness of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and increase U.S. travel and tourism exports. He is rejoining the department after spending nearly four years in the private sector…

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

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International Travel Volume to the U.S. Rose 93 Percent to Over 4 Million in January

Total inbound International visitation to the U.S. amounted 4.8 million in January, up 93 percent year over year and about 82 percent of January 2019’s volume, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office's latest data. This was the twenty-second consecutive month that international visitor volume grew year over year. Canada, Mexico, the UK, South…

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

Tourism

Brazil’s Retaliatory Visa Rules Would Hurt Its International Tourism Recovery

Brazil understandably wants equal treatment for its citizens when it comes to visa policies, but right now doesn't seem like the best time.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

Brazil’s Retaliatory Visa Rules Would Hurt Its International Tourism Recovery

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American Travelers Spent a Record $17.4 Billion Abroad in February

Americans spent $17.4 billion traveling abroad in February, a record for the U.S., according to the National Travel and Tourism Office.  International visitors to the U.S. spent nearly $16.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States, a 64 percent year over year increase. On travel and tourism-related goods and services like…

Dawit Habtemariam | 8 months ago

Tourism

Why So Many Souvenirs Gather Dust on Travelers’ Shelves

Souvenirs are an essential part of the travel experience, but they still haven't under gone the revolution like other parts of the travel economy. New innovative ways to support local artisans and communities in tourism are still unrealized.

Dawit Habtemariam | 8 months ago

Why So Many Souvenirs Gather Dust on Travelers’ Shelves

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International Travel Volume to the U.S. in 2022 Reached 64 Percent of Pre-Pandemic Level

The U.S. hosted 51 million international visitors in 2022, amounting to 64 percent of its 2019 volume, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data. Outbound travel from the U.S. totaled 80.8 million, down 19 percent from its pre-pandemic volume. About 24 million traveled from overseas, i.e. not Canada and Mexico, up 161…

Dawit Habtemariam | 9 months ago