8 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.
- U.S. on track for continued visitor growth: U.S. Is on Track to Welcome Nearly 84 Million Foreign Visitors a Year by 2018
- U.S. destinations close to reaching pre-recession tourism levels: Tampa Tourism Officials Say Industry Close to Reaching Pre-Recession Levels
- Tourism strains island ecosystems, but little action is taken: Bali Tourism Leaders Foolishly Wish for More Visitors Despite Environmental Strain
- Foreign tourists boost European retail sales: Foreign Tourists Line Up Overnight for Post-Holiday Sales in the UK
- Destination marketing leads to significant tourism boost: Iceland Prepares for a Visitor Boost After Starring in Ben Stiller’s New Film
- States look for wedding tourism after legalizing same-sex marriage: New Mexico Expects Tourism Gains After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
- Dubai continues to outdo itself to attract tourists: Dubai Applies Its ‘Think Big’ Tourism Strategy to Christmas Celebrations
- Destinations juggle tourism and relaxed drug rules: Uruguay Begins Its First High Season With Legalized Marijuana
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