Dawit Habtemariam

I cover what destinations around the world are doing to attract tourists and the top trends in global tourism. Prior to joining Skift, I covered corporate travel at Business Travel News.

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Airlines

The Fight Over Airport Facial Recognition: Senators Clash With U.S. Travel

Over a dozen lawmakers have vocalized opposition to the adoption of facial recognization technology at U.S. airports.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago

Cruises

Norwegian Cruise CFO Dismisses Talk of a Slowdown: ‘We Are Not Seeing’ It

Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago

Tourism

Recovery in Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Is Happening – But It’s Lagging Other Countries

It's good news that Chinese tourism will recover faster than expected. Weak air connectivity remains a problem.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Tourism

Visit Florida’s Playbook: Tourism CEO on Marketing, Conventions and Luring Californians

Florida wants to show the world the tourism opportunities the state has to offer.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 days ago

Tourism

Venice Launches Tourist Entry Fee: 6 Facts to Know

Venice is likely the first city to charge a fee to access its central area. Using entry fees, Venice is testing a system to manage tourist flows.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Tourism

Destination Toronto Names New CEO

Destination Toronto is sticking with someone who knows the organization inside and out.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Tourism

Atlanta Tourism Chief Talks World Cup, $1 Million Deal With Michelin Guide

If the best teams play in Atlanta for the World Cup, it could be the home base for thousands of fans.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Solar Eclipse Boosted U.S. Hotels With Record Revenue Gains

The eclipse brought historic tourism revenue to hotels. But not all local businesses felt the same impact.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

Amsterdam, one of the world's most popular destinations, has capped its hotel supply to put a ceiling on mass tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

California’s Tourism Boss Deploys New Campaign and Celebs to Fill Tourism Hole

Wildfires tarnished the tourism appeal of the Golden State. So Visit California is running a splashy new "Ultimate Playground" campaign. CEO Caroline Beteta dishes on the pivot, her $150 million war chest, and how her team uses famous faces as brand ambassadors.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago