Articles tagged “skiftstats”

SkiftX

U.S. Is on Track to Welcome Nearly 84 Million Foreign Visitors a Year by 2018

It's not a surprise that Chinese tourists will be driving arrivals over the next four years, but expectations for substantial growth out of South America and Middle East prove that the U.S. needs to ease visa restrictions and increase marketing worldwide to make the most of the increase.
Business Travel

Attendance at International Meetings Grew in 2013, but Next Year Will Be Better

The frequency of and attendance at international business meetings will continue to grow thanks to companies' renewed confidence in an improving economy. But the meeting market is moving from Europe towards Asia meaning that the degree of growth for individual cities depends on their location.
Airlines

Global Airport Traffic Growth Is Being Driven By Emerging Economies

Global economic trends dictate annual growth for air travel and tourism, and regional booms or slumps have a similar impact on all aspects of the industry. Emerging nations will continue to trump the growth of developed economies in terms of travelers, flyers, and the money the spend.
Announcements

The Haves and Have Nots of U.S. State Tourism Budgets

State tourism budgets fluctuate with the economy and are slowly rebounding with a new emphasis on international marketing. Allocations will certainly grow as the significance and economic impact of tourism becomes better understood by state and federal leaders.