3 Tourism Trends We're Tracking at Skift This Week

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These are the tourism trends we were talking about 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.

>> It’s time the country capitalizes on it by significantly improving its marketing strategies and infrastructure: U.S. on Track for Record Visitation as 2014 Statistics Roll In

>> Destinations are developing local food-themed travel products and promotions to evolve their brand story: New FREE Skift Report: The Rise of Food Tourism

>> Dixon is taking an active role in convincing federal officials of tourism’s economic importance: Interview: NYC & Company CEO on Selling an Iconic City

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3 Tourism Trends We're Tracking at Skift This Week

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3 Tourism Trends We're Tracking at Skift This Week

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Up Next

How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations

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Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads, Hilton Is Gaining Fast — See the Top 13 Programs

Airline Industry Reports 'Significant Increase' in Fatal Accidents

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