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Once Viewed as a Tourism Boon, Cannabis Lounges’ Future in Nevada Is Hazy
2025-04-21
Cannabis lounges were once seen as a promising new frontier in Nevada’s legal marijuana industry…Read MoreContinue Reading
Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism
2025-04-19
VENICE, Italy — Venice is charging day-trippers to the famed canal city an arrivals tax for the second year starting Friday, a measure aimed at combating the kind of overtourism that put the city’s UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status at risk. A UNESCO body decided against putting Venice on itsContinue Reading
Madrid: A key destination for business and leisure travel
2025-04-18
9 min reading time Published on Thu, 04/17/2025 – 15:25 Madrid’s tourism sector continues to experience robust growth in early 2025, with an increase in international visitors and hotel performance despite challenges related to overtourism. Key factors driving this growth include a rise in international arrivals and successful large-scale events.Continue Reading
Here’s what Europeans really think about American tourists — and why they tolerate us
2025-04-16
The rumors are true. According to a recent poll of European tourism experts, many citizens of the old country view Americans as “rude” and “entitled” — which might not be a total surprise. Reportedly, these experts were recruited by representatives from four of the most heavily visited European countries —Continue Reading
New report: Los Angeles tourism industry lagging behind all other major U.S. cities in post-pandemic recovery
2025-04-16
Photo: Depositphotos WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Los Angeles continues to recover from the long-term effects of the pandemic and most recently the devastating wildfires, a new report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that the city’s recovery of international visitors from 2019 levels lags behindContinue Reading
Frontier CEO is ‘optimistic’ about tourism industry despite economic uncertainty
2025-04-15
Despite a downturn in foreign tourism and broader economic uncertainty, Frontier CEO Barry Biffle remains optimistic about the budget airline’s future. “People think that there’s some kind of Armageddon going to happen,” Biffle said in an exclusive interview with “NBC Nightly News” correspondent Hallie Jackson that airs Sunday. “I thinkContinue Reading
Top 10 Travel Trends for 2025: The Fastest&growing Traveler Segments and How Hotels Can Attract Them
2025-04-12
Top 10 Travel Trends for 2025: The Fastest-growing Traveler Segments and How Hotels Can Attract Them – Image Credit Lighthouse The travel industry evolves fast, and so do people’s travel habits and preferences. Whether you run a 50-room hotel or a cozy B&B, staying on top of travel trends canContinue Reading
North Korea hosts international marathon after six-year pause
2025-04-08
Nearly 200 international amateur runners participated under an exemption allowing them into a country that has been closed to most tourism since the coronavirus pandemic…Read MoreContinue Reading
Madrid: A capital of impact tourism – Part 1
2025-04-06
19 min reading time Published on 02/04/25 – Updated on 03/04/25 Madrid continues to strengthen its position as a premier global destination by diversifying its tourism offer, expanding infrastructure, and capitalizing on high-impact events. With consistent growth in international arrivals, strategic investments in culture, sports, and screen tourism, and strongContinue Reading
GCC's Hospitality Industry in 2025: Storytelling, Event Tourism and Local Talent Take Center Stage
2025-04-02
In 2024 Riyadh led the region with the highest average daily rate (ADR) at $290 – Image Credit Unsplash The hospitality industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is set for a transformative year in 2025. Several trends, including immersive storytelling, event tourism, a shift towards middle-market hospitality, theContinue Reading
