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Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Is Too Expensive For Tourists – And Everyone Knows It

Fancy a stay in the heart of Arabia? It'll cost you.

Josh Corder | 3 hours ago

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Is Too Expensive For Tourists – And Everyone Knows It

Tourism

Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress

Today's podcast looks at Chinese and Japanese visitor numbers to the U.S., the quiet low-cost airline giant, and IndiGo's big ambitions.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 hours ago

Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress

Tourism

Recovery in Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Is Happening – But It’s Lagging Other Countries

It's good news that Chinese tourism will recover faster than expected. Weak air connectivity remains a problem.

Dawit Habtemariam | 21 hours ago

Recovery in Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Is Happening – But It’s Lagging Other Countries

Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Suggests Current Hub Could Become Obsolete

With a new $35 billion facility on the way, Paul Griffiths says the city doesn't need two airports.

Josh Corder | 1 day ago

Dubai Airports CEO Suggests Current Hub Could Become Obsolete

Overtourism

Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

A big part of the protests is about stopping the rise in short-term rentals. But that is far from the only area where activists want to see change.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 days ago

Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

Tourism

Visit Florida’s Playbook: Tourism CEO on Marketing, Conventions and Luring Californians

Florida wants to show the world the tourism opportunities the state has to offer.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago

Visit Florida’s Playbook: Tourism CEO on Marketing, Conventions and Luring Californians

Tourism

Venice Launches Tourist Entry Fee: 6 Facts to Know

Venice is likely the first city to charge a fee to access its central area. Using entry fees, Venice is testing a system to manage tourist flows.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 days ago

Venice Launches Tourist Entry Fee: 6 Facts to Know

Tourism

Amadeus’s Travel4Impact Goes Global as Greenwashing Cases Make Headlines

A program newly open to Americans as well as Europeans promises to educate travel company leaders on sustainable practices.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 5 days ago

Amadeus’s Travel4Impact Goes Global as Greenwashing Cases Make Headlines

Tourism

Destination Toronto Names New CEO

Destination Toronto is sticking with someone who knows the organization inside and out.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 days ago

Destination Toronto Names New CEO

Tourism

San Francisco To Welcome Pandas and More Flights From China

San Francisco has experienced a rocky rebound since the pandemic, but promises of pandas and planes may uplift the city’s tourism.

Elizabeth Casolo | 6 days ago

San Francisco To Welcome Pandas and More Flights From China