The Threat of a Drop in Chinese Tourism to the U.S. and 7 Other Tourism Trends this Week


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This week in tourism, geopolitical tensions show signs of harming the U.S. tourism industry. Meanwhile, Travel Leaders takes a proactive approach to one of travel's most difficult problems.

Tourism News Weekly Roundup

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines tourism trends. For all of our weekend roundups, go here.
How a Drop in Chinese Tourism Will Hurt Luxury Retail in the U.S. An expected drop in Chinese tourism to the United States won’t just impact hotels and restaurants. In fact retail may take the biggest hit. Carnival’s Profit Plummets After Trump Cuba Ban: After a whopping 20 percent drop in second quarter earnings, Carnival is facing the realization that while itineraries to Cuba might have warranted higher-priced tic