5 Tourism Trends We're Tracking At Skift This Week

Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top tourism trends.

For all of our trends roundups, go here.

>> Using locals as marketing tools: How Destinations Turn Locals Into Their Best Brand Ambassadors

>> Hawaiian tourism boards start planning for a hotter future: Hawaii Ponders Impact of Global Warming on Tourism

>> The Napa earthquake's impact on tourism is uncertain: Napa Wineries Fear Earthquake’s Impact on Busy Tourist Season

>> Iran's preparing for a flood of international visitors: Foreign Tourists to Iran Triple in One Year

>> Americans love Kyoto's cherry blossoms: The Traditional Japanese City Where Americans Go to Unplug