Associated Press
For years, the city has dealt with overtourism in some of its most iconic spots. Forcing people to reserve a drive down Lombard Street would go a long way in cutting down on traffic.
7 days ago
Rosie Spinks and Danni Santana , Skift
After being ravaged by the unprecedented Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas is in its most urgent stage of recovery. But with half of its GDP dependent on tourism, it will need to focus its efforts in the coming months on ensuring that travelers still visit.
1 week ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Costa Rica has long been associated with ecotourism. But now that the rest of the world is catching up, it is still intent on meeting the challenge of sustainability in newly innovative and ambitious ways.
2 weeks ago
Guam Visitors Bureau + Skift
The U.S. territory of Guam is aiming to become the next Sun Valley of travel technology, with a creative forum that brings together tour operators and heavyweights like Airbnb, Booking, and United Airlines. Here’s a closer look at the premiere edition of this innovative summit.
6 days ago
Jing Travel
San Francisco's destination marketing organization has developed new strategies for luring international travelers, including a video series campaign on Chinese travel-focused social platform Mafengwo. It's a key channel for DMOs looking to reach the highly coveted millennial and Gen Z segments.
2 weeks ago
Brian K. Sullivan ad Jonathan Levin, Bloomberg
The Bahamas is taking an unprecedented beating from Hurricane Dorian.
2 weeks ago
Will Wade and Natalie Wong, Bloomberg
Hurricane Dorian is expected to hit Florida over the holiday weekend; travelers are scrambling to alter their plans ahead of it. Hospitality revenue will take a hit as hotels slash rates, even as they become a refuge for regional residents. But discounting rates is the right thing to do.
2 weeks ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
The fight to protect destination marketing organizations from losing their funding has always been political — but the tactics used are getting more sophisticated than you might think.
3 weeks ago
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
OK, if this isn't a hotel we'll have to put "space cruise" under the umbrella of alternative accommodations.
3 weeks ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
The picture of U.S. inbound travel overall is not particularly bright. But New York City has proved uniquely equipped to weather the storm.
4 weeks ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
In the wake of the mass shootings that claimed 31 lives in early August, several authorities have issued travel alerts for travelers headed to the U.S. Whether it's a statement or a matter of safety — or both — it's significant.
1 month ago
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
Walt Disney hoped its new Star Wars Land would shore up profits as it makes an expensive push into streaming. But the light crowds and short queues have now manifest in the company's earnings.
1 month ago
