Jennifer Epstein, Bloomberg
The death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria was horrific. So was the U.S. response.
3 weeks ago
Kristine Servando, Bloomberg
There are hurdles on the way to that cigar-toting, mojito-slinging holiday in Havana — especially for travelers coming from Asia.
4 weeks ago
Audrey McAvoy and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press
The Hawaii Tourism Authority said more than 270,000 tourists are currently visiting the Hawaiian islands – roughly the population of Cincinnati. The tourism industry hasn't faced a hurricane threat like this in many years, but feels prepared ahead of the storm.
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
Is Disney just looking to ease an "adversarial climate" in Anaheim, home to Disneyland Resort? Or is the prospect of avoiding a potential mandatory $18 minimum wage a factor in the company's request to get out of tax subsidy deals?
Dan Peltier, Skift
Levitz uses her weaknesses as strengths and has remained a humble leader, despite the outsize impact she has had on Philadelphia's booming tourism industry during the past four decades. Every destination can learn something from her leadership.
Elise Young, Bloomberg
Just as the Trump administration is looking to cut back public lands across the country, states are mulling similar moves to bring in more revenue. If those plans become reality, it could hurt the visitor experience.
1 month ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
The new rewards program at Six Flags is designed to keep its already-loyal members engaged and satisfied enough to stay enrolled in a monthly membership. Will the theme park loyalty idea catch on with other operators?
VisitDallas + Skift
The “Texas Welcomes All” coalition, which is fighting discriminatory legislation in the state, proves that convention and visitor bureaus can drive real societal impact –– both within tourism and beyond.
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
In Montgomery, Alabama, the tourism board and a new memorial to victims of lynching are building off each other's visibility, drawing visitors into a revitalized area of the Deep South they may not recognize.
Hannah Sampson , Skift
Disney's parks and resorts segment got help from domestic parks, where customers spent more to get in, eat, shop, and sleep. With new expansions opening next year, expect that revenue to keep on rising.
Brittney Oliver, Skift
Many women who saw Girls Trip were inspired by seeing representation of the black travel movement on the big screen. Combine that with the buzz of the longstanding Essence Festival and women’s group travel to New Orleans is up.
2 months ago
For a business that puts happiness front and center, it was a bad look to be fighting with workers over pay. Now that the California contract is settled, will Florida follow soon?
