Tourism News

India has its landscapes and diversity locked behind a meagre tourism promotion budget. No wonder its Asia-Pacific counterparts are clearly winning.

While loyal fans can pay as little as $60 for World Cup tickets, other travelers can expect to spend $4,000-plus for a seat at the tournament.

The mix of ambition and retreat around climate goals in the EU is sending mixed signals to an industry trying to decarbonize.

New York City is set to open three full-scale casinos. Will the integrated resorts have a major impact on the city’s tourism?

Tourism fees are becoming the norm, but one upcoming U.S. fee in particular has the industry concerned.

The global appetite for authentic travel is increasingly central to demand, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is meeting it with scale and intention. Its cultural strategy shows a destination treating curiosity as its most valuable currency.

Extreme vetting, along with more travel fees, could deter tourists ahead of major events like the World Cup.

Skift partnered with the Department of Tourism and Culture – Abu Dhabi to present the most important insights and takeaways drawn directly from on-stage conversations.

A full recovery in inbound tourism isn't expected until 2029, and new fees and vetting requirements won't help.

For an inbound tourism sector already fighting headwinds, this move transforms the seamless ESTA process into a privacy minefield, likely pushing hesitant European and Asian travelers toward friendlier borders.