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Tourism

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

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Are Ready to Book Trips, But 2019 Levels Are Far Off

While China easing group tour restrictions is a travel industry leap, don't expect a sudden surge of Chinese tourists. The revival might need a little more time to unfold.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 days ago

Tourism

Hong Kong Gains as Skift Travel Health Index Dips – Latest Update

Global travel declined from June to July, similar to the downward trend we saw this time last year. Hong Kong was the only country with an uptick in Skift's Travel Health Index.

Saniya Zanpure | 5 days ago

Tourism

Ask Skift: Why Is Saudi Arabia Making a Big Investment in Its Tourism Industry?

Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense in improving its tourism infrastructure, and here are several reasons why Saudi officials are making those huge investments.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 days ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 week ago

Tourism

Airlines and Hotels Branch Out with Experiences to Lure Travelers

Today's travelers are more interested in making memories than buying stuff. There's a big opportunity for travel companies that recognize that.

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 1 week ago

Tourism

Portugal Sets First Half Foreign Visitor Record

Portugal's record first-half foreign visitor number is just another sign of Europe's strong tourism recovery this year.

Reuters | 1 week ago

Tourism

Greece’s ‘Towel Movement’ Protests Surge of Pricey Sunbeds Along Popular Beaches

Greeks are concerned that the simplicity of their local beach experience is threatened by sunbed overtourism.

Reuters | 1 week ago

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

News Blog

Devastating Maui Fires Likely to Dampen Airline Demand for Extended Period

The deadly wildfires on the island of Maui are likely to affect visitor — and airline — demand to the island for the "foreseeable future," analysts at T.D. Cowen said Friday. "Resort destinations in Maui are likely to disappear from plans for the foreseeable future, but we believe Hawaii overall will remain an aspirational vacation…

Edward Russell | 2 weeks ago