Tourism Roundup Archives

Coronavirus

How Marketers Will Address Tone Now and 8 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

In tourism news this week, nothing is business-as-usual now for tourism marketers right now, so setting the right tone in the time of coronavirus will matter in big ways. Plus, travel's disruption arrived. However, coronavirus was not what everyone was expecting. What lessons can we learn now to deal with looming climate change later?

Faye Chiu, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

The Cruise Industry in Crisis and 15 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, the cruise industry — which has long seemed immune to criticism about its health and safety record — is in deep trouble from coronavirus, with lines suspending cruises altogether. Plus, Baltimore rebrands itself as a tourist destination to fight stereotypes of violence.

Danielle Hyams , Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Tourism Marketing’s Coronavirus Conundrum and 14 Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, destination marketing organizations find themselves in a pickle. Should they carry on with promotional campaigns amid growing fears over coronavirus? Also, Skift launches a one-on-one interview series. Founder and CEO Rafat Ali candidly talks with industry leaders on travel's path forward as the world grapples with, and recovers from, the virus crisis.

Faye Chiu, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

Algeria Opens to Visitors and 11 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

In tourism news this week, Algeria hopes attracting tourists will bolster its finances as the oil and gas industry becomes less lucrative. Can it emulate neighboring Morocco to become a prime destination? Plus, why do politicians continue to ignore the tourism industry when it's a global economic force?

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

Myanmar Looks for a Second Chance and 8 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, after decades of isolation, Myanmar finally opened up to tourists, only to scare them off as it perpetrated genocide against its Rohingya minority. Today, Myanmar has real potential to become a thriving destination again, but only if it can overcome its tendency to enflame ethnic tension. Plus, cruise lines are investing in new experiences on private islands.

Danielle Hyams , Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

Barcelona Bares Brunt of Mobile World Congress Cancellation and 12 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, Barcelona is reeling after the Mobile World Congress cancelled its 15th annual trade show in the city due to the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, will China hit back at countries that implemented strict travel bans against its citizens?

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

The U.S. Travel Association Fights to Maintain Growth and 14 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, the U.S. Travel Association released a 10-year agenda as it faces a strong dollar, a slowing global economy, and geopolitical events that dissuade tourism as it tries to maintain America’s share of the global overseas travel market. Plus, destinations are realizing that being competitive isn't always about attracting the most visitors.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

Asian Destinations Hit by Fallout From Coronavirus and 6 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, destinations that rely heavily on Chinese travelers like Thailand and Japan are feeling the pinch as China halts outbound tours in its struggle to contain the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Plus, Pakistan, which was once one of the most dangerous places, is gearing up with a new tourism push.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

Urban Innovation Key to Travel’s Future and 13 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

In tourism news this week, as travelers increasingly prioritize modern amenities and sustainability, cities that invest in innovation are becoming more attractive destinations. Plus, Trump is at it again, reportedly adding seven more countries to his travel ban, bringing the total number to 14.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Ground Transport

Tourism Promotion Needs to Evolve to Address Climate Change and 7 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

In an era of extreme climate change, tourism promotors need to acknowledge how the destinations they market are impacted. Meanwhile in Hawaii — a destination with its own environmental concerns — tourists are behaving badly.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago