Las Vegas’ Summer Slump Isn’t Over Yet
After a slow summer for Las Vegas, hotel-casino execs say a turnaround is on the horizon. For now, the city continues to trail 2024 benchmarks.
Full Video: Ras Al Khaimah’s 2030 Tourism Playbook
As Ras Al Khaimah undergoes explosive growth, Philippa Harrison brings a marketer’s eye and a strategist’s discipline. In a region of megaprojects, her focus on authenticity and sustainability might be the boldest bet of all.
Full Video: Ritz-Carlton Thinks Yacht Travel Is the New Luxury Goldmine
Forget mega-cruises. Luxury yacht travel is tourism’s next frontier, and Ritz-Carlton wants to own it. As the UAE positions itself as the next Las Vegas, immersive travel and premium experiences are setting the tone for 2030.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection CEO Says IPO Is Possible in ‘Two to Three Years’
An IPO just a few years after Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's maiden voyage would be ambitious, though the CEO also raised the possibility of getting "gobbled up."
UAE Gaming Regulator Says More Resort-Casinos Are Coming
Jim Murren, chair of the UAE’s gaming authority, expects to see up to four integrated resorts in the UAE in the coming years.
U.S. to Expand Facial Recognition For International Travelers
The expanded use of facial recognition technology is the latest step toward tighter border controls from the Trump administration.
U.S. Travel’s New Policy Arm Pushes Airport, Visa Fixes Before World Cup
International travel to the U.S. is expected to surge in 2026 thanks to major events like the World Cup. With an estimated $100 billion on the line over the next four years, a new coalition aims to make sure America is prepared to deliver.
GetYourGuide Says It’s Profitable on $1 Billion+ in Sales: How it Stacks up in Experiences
Travelers demand experiences more than ever before, and Berlin-based online travel agency GetYourGuide is cashing in.
Brand USA Targets 9 Countries with New Tourism Campaign Amid Travel Slump
Brand USA’s latest tourism campaign comes on the heels of a tough start to the year: an 80% cut in federal funding for the organization and the first decline in overseas visits in five years.
World Cup Host Cities Raise Hotel Taxes Ahead of Tournament
Hosting the World Cup isn’t cheap. Some cities are exploring hotel tax increases to help cover the costs.