Articles tagged “us travel”

Tourism

Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research

It's a post-pandemic world, but most Americans don't feel their dream getaways have become more attainable. Brands would be wise to understand that sentiment as they compete to sell travel in the marketplace.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research

Tourism

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

The U.S. government is putting more financial resources toward cutting its excessive visa wait times. Let's hope it gets the job done.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

Hotels

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Oyo's IPO has been in focus for years. Its profitability and subsequent stable situation is indicative of the robust Indian hotel industry.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 weeks ago

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Tourism

Here Comes the Sun. The Eclipse Is This Year’s Top Travel Phenomenon

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass diagonally across the U.S., from south to east, promising a tourism surge.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Here Comes the Sun. The Eclipse Is This Year’s Top Travel Phenomenon

Tourism

Biden Signs Law Funding New U.S. Tourism Czar

Nearly every other country has a tourism minister or tourism secretary. In a halfway fix, the U.S. Congress passed funding bills Friday that included money to hire an assistant secretary of commerce for travel and tourism.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Biden Signs Law Funding New U.S. Tourism Czar

Airlines

This Thanksgiving Could Be the Busiest for U.S. Air Travel in 18 Years

Looks like it will be harder for Americans to escape Thanksgiving travel delays.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

This Thanksgiving Could Be the Busiest for U.S. Air Travel in 18 Years

Tourism

America’s Favorite Flight Destinations in 2023? Cancun and London

Flight booking data reveals Americans' top worldwide and domestic destinations so far this year. Tourism marketers take note, especially of changes from the 2019 rankings.

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

America’s Favorite Flight Destinations in 2023? Cancun and London

Tourism

U.S. Travel Caution FAQ: What the State Department Advice Means for Travelers

This worldwide caution for Americans to stay alert in tourist spots, even often safe European capitals, is quite notable.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

U.S. Travel Caution FAQ: What the State Department Advice Means for Travelers

Tourism

American Outbound Travel Aspirations Defy Inflation Concerns

The increase in travel intentions was a standout aspect of an otherwise lackluster report. This resilience underscores the enduring appeal of travel even amid broader economic fluctuations.

Safiyah Riddle, Reuters | 8 months ago

American Outbound Travel Aspirations Defy Inflation Concerns

Tourism

New Tourism Secretary Office Is Waiting for $3.5 Million in Funding

If Congress doesn't allocate money to the assistant secretary for travel and tourism office, it's in effect rendering the position useless to the industry.

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 months ago

New Tourism Secretary Office Is Waiting for $3.5 Million in Funding