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Articles tagged “national parks”

Business Travel

Travel Advisors See U.S. Domestic Tourism Evolving Amid Inbound Woes

Domestic leisure travel among Americans appears to be getting stronger, helping to offset declining growth in international visitors to the U.S. It's also growing in new directions, with glamping and cultural tours especially popular.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Advisors See U.S. Domestic Tourism Evolving Amid Inbound Woes

Tourism

U.S. Attractions Fail to Satisfy Minority Visitors

U.S. attractions could do a much better job of serving travelers of color. It's not just a matter of marketing and content curation but hiring practices as well.

Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift | 5 years ago

U.S. Attractions Fail to Satisfy Minority Visitors

Business Travel

Travel Advisor Innovation Report: Government Shutdown Puts Agents on Edge

While the government shutdown had not yet had a serious impact on leisure travel business as of last week, many travel advisors became increasingly concerned about what a prolonged shutdown could mean.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Advisor Innovation Report: Government Shutdown Puts Agents on Edge

Business Travel

Travelers Not Yet Deterred by Shutdown But Agent Concerns Grow

The government shutdown is not yet a big problem for travel advisors and their clients, but it could become one if it doesn’t end soon. Airport security concerns and national park travel, which picks up in the spring, could become major issues.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Travelers Not Yet Deterred by Shutdown But Agent Concerns Grow

Tourism

Shutdown’s Toll on Travel Mounts With No End in Sight

There's no telling when this shutdown will end — especially since President Donald Trump mentioned "months and even years" on Friday — so the travel industry may need to prepare for a long-term impact.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Shutdown’s Toll on Travel Mounts With No End in Sight

Tourism

More Black Travelers Hit the Great Outdoors as Camping Activity Jumps

Black outdoor enthusiasts are camping, hiking, rock climbing, and RVing in greater numbers. But it’s not because white America, which dominates the sector, reached out. Black America made it happen.

Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift | 6 years ago

More Black Travelers Hit the Great Outdoors as Camping Activity Jumps

Tourism

How Driving Defines Us: The Future of American Road Trips

Road trips in the United States are statistically on the rise due to both economic and cultural factors. These vacations have incredible potential to reflect what's simmering beneath the surface of contemporary America.

Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift | 6 years ago

How Driving Defines Us: The Future of American Road Trips

Tourism

66 National Parks in the U.S. Will See Fee Hikes This Summer

The slight fee uptick probably won't matter much to travelers who could already afford a visit to national parks. But to other travelers, a few extra dollars adds up quickly. The National Park Service is trying to balance both sides out of necessity.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago

Tourism

National Park Officials Rethink Steep Fees While Seeking Alternatives

U.S. national parks became really popular during the past decade but you wouldn't know it from how Congress has historically treated them. Travelers have gotten used to paying higher fees for virtually every other part of their trips – why should national parks be any different?

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago

National Park Officials Rethink Steep Fees While Seeking Alternatives

Overtourism

U.S. National Parks Still Aren’t Sure How to Deal With Overtourism

The park service has dramatically changed its tune during the past year and acknowledged that overtourism is something it must address – all while its leadership has stirred trouble. But the parks have a long road to travel before they can command a reasonable balance of visitors who won't cause a conservation nightmare.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago

U.S. National Parks Still Aren’t Sure How to Deal With Overtourism