Why U.S. Tourism Marketing Is Political and 7 Other Tourism Trends This Week


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This week in tourism, U.S. officials are increasingly skeptical of government-funded tourism bureaus and Peak DMC discusses the challenges of working in a sector with few women. Plus, we delve into some key tips for responsible travel.

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.
Why Tourism Marketing Is Such a Political Issue in the U.S.: Publicly funded destination marketing organizations are increasingly finding their mission questioned — and budgets threatened. Is it time for a reinvention? What Morocco’s First Female Mountain Guide Can Teach the Travel Industry: Peak DMC has made hiring female tour guides a priority, working hard to try to rectify a gender p