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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

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

Amadeus’s Travel4Impact Goes Global as Greenwashing Cases Make Headlines

A program newly open to Americans as well as Europeans promises to educate travel company leaders on sustainable practices.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 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

San Francisco To Welcome Pandas and More Flights From China

San Francisco has experienced a rocky rebound since the pandemic, but promises of pandas and planes may uplift the city’s tourism.

Elizabeth Casolo | 1 week ago

Tour Operators

Klook Plans Partnership with Thailand as the Country Skyrockets in Popularity

Thailand remains a strong destination post Covid. Tour operators are flocking to the country and playing a significant role in how travel evolves.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 1 week ago

Tourism

China’s Golden Week Holiday: What’s Driving Outbound Travel

Understanding what Chinese travelers want is crucial for stakeholders in the tourism industry to tailor offerings and experiences that match these changing preferences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

Tourism

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

Today's podcast looks at Atlanta's Michelin deal, JetBlue's quarterly earnings, and how Amadeus uses AI.

Rashaad Jorden | 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

New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered

Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

Tour Operators

The Great Barrier Reef’s Mass Bleaching Disaster: Can Ecotourism Help?

The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth coral bleaching event in eight years. Surprisingly, tour operators are crucial in providing the research the government needs to save the treasure.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago