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Domestic U.S. Tourism Growth Levels Off as Americans Head Overseas

If U.S. domestic tourism businesses want to hold on to the post-pandemic gains with Americans, they better upgrade their marketing strategies and experience offerings.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Domestic U.S. Tourism Growth Levels Off as Americans Head Overseas

Tourism

China-U.S. Travel Restrictions Are Easing, but These Hurdles Limit a Full Recovery

China lifting group tour restrictions and more flights to the U.S. represent real progress. But air service is still limited and visa backlogs remain.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

China-U.S. Travel Restrictions Are Easing, but These Hurdles Limit a Full Recovery

Tourism

Cities Embrace Return-to-Office to Save Downtown Tourism Buzz

City leaders need to develop a new vision for their downtowns— one that relies less on the old 5 day 9-5 work model.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Cities Embrace Return-to-Office to Save Downtown Tourism Buzz

Tourism

Disney Theme Parks Get a Boost from Shanghai Resort Re-Opening

The re-opening of a park gives a short-term lift to results, but it will need growth across the division.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Disney Theme Parks Get a Boost from Shanghai Resort Re-Opening

Tourism

Spending by Americans Traveling Abroad Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Level

Americans are hungrier to travel internationally than they were before the pandemic.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Spending by Americans Traveling Abroad Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Level

Tourism

U.S. Travel Industry Forced to Replace Chinese Tourist Spending

With no choice, U.S. tourism businesses are being pushed away from China and toward other markets.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

U.S. Travel Industry Forced to Replace Chinese Tourist Spending

Tourism

U.S. Tourism Without China and New Competition – Brand USA Chief

If the U.S. can't get Chinese tourists back, it will have to up its game attracting tourists from other international markets to make up for the spending shortfall.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

U.S. Tourism Without China and New Competition – Brand USA Chief

Tourism

Americans Traveling Abroad at Pre-Pandemic Levels

It's great for the global tourism economy's recovery that Americans are traveling again like they did before the pandemic. The U.S. now needs international visitors to travel back again into its country at their pre-pandemic level.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Americans Traveling Abroad at Pre-Pandemic Levels

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 | 3 weeks 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 | 3 weeks ago