Tourism Roundup

This week in tourism, U.S. officials are increasingly skeptical of government-funded tourism bureaus and Peak DMC discusses the challenges of working in a sector with few women. Plus, we delve into some key tips for responsible travel.

This week in tourism, cruise lines adjust to new regulations in the Philippines, record numbers of travelers are set to visit Alaska this summer, and the recent bombing in Sri Lanka highlights the safety obligations of travel agents.

This week in tourism, new flights to Cape Town will make visiting the region easier than ever and the CEO of Silverseas discusses responsible travel. Plus, be sure to check out Skift Research’s latest report, where we analyze language for new insights into overtourism.

This week in tourism, cruise execs discuss the importance of sustainability and diversity, while the CEO of a Hong Kong-based think tank talks frankly about modern capitalism. Plus, be sure to check out our newest Skift research report, where we look at overtourism from a unique angle.

This week in tourism, a remote archipelago finds a way to attract visitors with creative marketing, the former president speaks about Brexit at a travel summit in Seville, and travel agents working with LGBTQ tourists encounter a unique set of responsibilities.

This week in tourism, an Indian travel agency hopes to kick off a trend of election tourism, travel manager Zina Bencheikh discusses the challenges women face when working as tour guides, and the flurry of excitement over Southwest’s cheap Hawaii airfares is starting to change the face of tourism on the islands.

This week in tourism, take a deep dive into Ireland’s past as it confronts an uncertain future as a destination post-Brexit. Plus, Mexico’s new tourism strategy leaves many worried and a city in Southern California gets walloped by visitors attracted by wildflowers.

This week in tourism, Universal reveals the details of its newest Harry Potter attraction, while Brexit anxiety continues to permeate the travel industry. Plus, don't miss our deep dive into the importance of the Amazon's cacay nut.

This week in tourism, guests are lining up to get into the new Star Wars additions at California’s Disneyland and Florida’s Disney World, while travel agencies look hard at their own role in overtourism. Plus, we visit Kashmir and examine the ethics of traveling to a region torn by violence.

This week in tourism, SeaWorld adds new roller coasters as it climbs back from the Blackfish scandal, the trade war with China hurts U.S. tourism, and destinations emphasize their health-oriented attractions as wellness tourism takes over.