Environmental activism efforts in the Dominican Republic. Photo via Raíz Climáctica, used with permission. This article by Zahiris Priscila Francisco Martínez first appeared in Raíz Climáctica on February 14, 2026. An edited version is being republished on Global Voices under a content partnership agreement. This story is part of GlobalContinue Reading

China’s Hainan Creates “Dual-Loop” Paradise for Self-Driving Tours: Facilitated Services Unlock New Cultural Tourism Experiences

HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – On June 5, at the just-concluded Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2026, many international tour operators showed great interest in Hainan’s two coastal scenic highways, hoping to promote this self-driving corridor, which features both coastal and mountain scenery asContinue Reading

Logging Project Near Yellowstone Could Threaten Wildlife Habitat and Tourist-Dependent Businesses

A proposed federal logging project in the forests bordering Yellowstone National Park is drawing growing concern from local residents, business owners and conservation advocates who fear it could have lasting impacts on wildlife habitat, recreation and tourism in one of Montana’s most iconic landscapes.  The U.S. Forest Service is usingContinue Reading

CoStar, Tourism Economics Adjust U.S. Hotel Growth Forecast

ARLINGTON, Virginia—CoStar and Tourism Economics made significant adjustments to the 2026-27 U.S. hotel forecast. For 2026, projected gains in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were upgraded 1.0 ppts and 2.2 ppts, respectively. Occupancy for the year is now expected to grow after the previous forecast projected a year-over-year decline inContinue Reading

Redefining Caribbean Luxury: How Destinations Can Attract the Global One Percent

In Brief: Charley Baouamina discusses the evolving luxury tourism landscape in the Caribbean, focusing on how destinations are adapting to attract high-net-worth individuals from around the globe. Redefining Caribbean Luxury: How Destinations Can Attract the Global One Percent – Image Credit Unsplash    A strategic perspective on how branding, experience design,Continue Reading

Brand USA Launches New Initiatives to Build Traveler Confidence and Inspire International Visitation During Milestone Year for U.S. Tourism

In Brief: ‘Get Facts. Get Going. establishes a single source of information for international travelers; ‘American Originals’ showcases the people and places who originated the styles, sounds, and tastes the world loves. Brand USA Launches New Initiatives to Build Traveler Confidence and Inspire International Visitation During Milestone Year for U.S.Continue Reading

Prime Investment Properties Announces Successful Sale of Salida Inn & Monarch Suites

In Brief: 27-room independent mountain retreat on Colorado’s iconic Highway 50 corridor closes at $2,700,000 – reflecting strong investor confidence in Salida’s booming outdoor tourism market Salida Inn & Monarch Suites – Image Credit Hotel Brokers International     Prime Investment Properties LLC, a leading hospitality brokerage firm and member of HotelContinue Reading