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Tourism News

The latest tourism and destination news from around the world. Read exclusive interviews with leaders, see the latest marketing campaigns, and understand the bigger issues like coronavirus recovery and destination development.

Tourism

Travel Health Index: Asia Pacific Leads as Industry Growth Stabilizes

In February 2024, the travel industry maintained positive momentum with 7% year-on-year growth. Transitioning from double-digit growth to single-digits indicates a trend towards stability.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Brand USA Names New CEO

Today's podcast looks at Brand USA's new leadership, Hilton's new acquisition, and Air India's new loyalty program.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Brand USA Names NYC Tourism’s Fred Dixon as CEO

Industry veteran Fred Dixon is going to bring his experience promoting NYC to the nation's top tourism marketing job.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Red Sea Looks to Make its Diving Centers Disability-Friendly

Red Sea is being built from the ground up as an accessible tourism destination.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Singapore’s Push for Indian Tourists: 3 Deals in 3 Days

In just the first three days of April, Singapore Tourism Board has already dropped three announcements about teaming up with Indian companies, a clear sign of India's growing significance.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

TUI’s Chief Airline Officer Talks Summer 2024 and Boeing Orders

For the latest in our Leaders of Travel: Skift C-Suite Series, we sit down with Marco Ciomperlik, Chief Airline Officer at the TUI Group to gather his insights on the year ahead.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

While Global Entry fees will increase to account for "continuation and management of the programs," U.S. Customs and Border Protection will eliminate application fees for minors.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Neom Job Posting Points to E-Visa Program For Saudi Project

Neom is a massive $500 billion development in Saudi Arabia, which potentially could have its own laws.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Saudi Tourism Aiming to Make India Top Source Market – India Report

Saudi Arabia witnessed a 50% increase in Indian visitors in 2023. Now, it is ramping up its efforts to meet its ambitious target of 7.5 million Indian visitors over the next seven years.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Can Shohei Ohtani Still Boost Tourism to the U.S.?

Shohei Ohtani joining the Los Angeles Dodgers has made him an even bigger star in the eyes of Japanese baseball fans eager to see him play in person, provided a gambling scandal doesn't sideline the two-time MVP.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago