Dawit Habtemariam

I cover what destinations around the world are doing to attract tourists and the top trends in global tourism. Prior to joining Skift, I covered corporate travel at Business Travel News.

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Tourism

Japan’s Mount Fuji Caps Visitors and Adds Fees on Overcrowded Trail to Summit

Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 day ago

Tourism

New Visit Anaheim CEO Pledges Fresh Start After Controversy. Plus: Disney’s Expansion

After a scathing state audit report, Visit Anaheim has a new CEO. Expect full transparency from now on, he says.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Cruises

Amsterdam to Slash Cruise Stops in Half to Fight Mass Tourism

The Dutch capital's cruise stop cap and eventual relocation of its main terminal are part of an active approach toward combatting overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Cruises

Carnival Reports Record Cruise Bookings for 2025

Carnival is riding a global wave of consumer interest in cruise experiences. The company doesn't see any signs of a slowdown.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Tourism

Visit Oslo’s Ironic New Ad Goes Viral Asking: ‘Is it Even a City?’

Oslo doesn't take the typical smiling local approach in its new tourism ad. It instead uses dry Nordic humor to promote Oslo's unique appeal.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Short-Term Rentals

July 4 Vacation Rentals Surge at Atlantic Beaches But Soften in Cities: Exclusive

Delaware and Maryland beaches along with other U.S. coastal hotspots are seeing spikes in bookings for short-term rentals and vacation homes during the upcoming holiday weekend, according to exclusive data from AirDNA.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Tourism

Portland Tourism Chief to Retire After 19-Year Tenure

Portland is going to need another tourism champion, one who will be an outspoken advocate.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Tourism

U.S. to Speed Up Passport Processing With Online Renewals and More Agencies

With faster passport renewals, Americans will have an easier time traveling internationally.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Hotels

San Francisco Gets Tourism Bump from AI – But Recovery Will Be Slow

San Francisco is finally showing some gains. But the hole was deep.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

New Zealand Woos American Travelers Beyond Peak Season

Americans and Canadians have long held winter as not a good time to travel to New Zealand. The island's tourism bureau is confident it can bust this myth.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago