We Are Now in the 4th Quarter

In Brief: Terence Ronson’s state-of-the-nation for travel, tourism and hospitality: what 2026 changed, where the industry stands as the fourth quarter opens, and four plays — Count it, Claim it, Cap it, Prove it — for owners and operators. We Are Now in the 4th Quarter – Image Credit Pertlink   Continue Reading

International Visitor Spending in U.S. Falls 5% in August As Tourism Receipts Decline

In Brief: International visitors spent nearly $19.9 billion in the United States in August 2026, down 5% year over year, according to NTTO data. Spending on lodging, dining, recreation, and other travel-related goods and services fell nearly 9%, while total international visitor spending through August reached $165 billion, down nearlyContinue Reading

How to grow $25K into community-led conservation: Interview with Tanzania’s Mwambao

Ali Thani and Lorna Slade shared frustration with top-down conservation and a belief that coastal communities could manage their own resources led them to come together to create the Mwambao Coastal Community Network. Their partnership grew from different experiences. Thani, a Tanzanian from the coast who had worked in governmentContinue Reading