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

Atlanta Tourism Chief Talks World Cup, $1 Million Deal With Michelin Guide

If the best teams play in Atlanta for the World Cup, it could be the home base for thousands of fans.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago

Tourism

Solar Eclipse Boosted U.S. Hotels With Record Revenue Gains

The eclipse brought historic tourism revenue to hotels. But not all local businesses felt the same impact.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 days ago

Tourism

Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

Amsterdam, one of the world's most popular destinations, has capped its hotel supply to put a ceiling on mass tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Tourism

California’s Tourism Boss Deploys New Campaign and Celebs to Fill Tourism Hole

Wildfires tarnished the tourism appeal of the Golden State. So Visit California is running a splashy new "Ultimate Playground" campaign. CEO Caroline Beteta dishes on the pivot, her $150 million war chest, and how her team uses famous faces as brand ambassadors.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Media and PR

Wisconsin Tourism Taps Into Top Chef With Its First National Cable TV Ad

Forget stereotypes about cheese and beer. Wisconsin believes that hosting Top Chef will translate into highlight the state's culinary offerings and boost tourism to the state.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Destination Canada CEO Bets on New Promotion Fund, World Cup 2026

Canada's adapting to changes to its tourism sector and relationship with the Chinese market.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Detroit Jumps on NFL Draft Buzz with New Tourism Campaign

Detroit is taking advantage of the NFL Draft to say it's a great place for tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Brazil Delays Visa Requirement for American Tourists Until 2025

Brazil keeps pushing back its visa requirement for tourists from Australia, U.S. and Canada. Given the value of these markets to Brazil, maybe it should scrap the requirement altogether.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Scotland to Replace Tourist Information Centers with TikTok Videos and Influencers

Scotland sees itself as a content creator and curator for tourists, not an information provider anymore.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Tourism

Brand USA Names NYC Tourism’s Fred Dixon as CEO

Industry veteran Fred Dixon is going to bring his experience promoting NYC to the nation's top tourism marketing job.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago