Barcelona to Double Hotel Tax
The revenue from Barcelona's big hotel tax increase could go a long way in helping the city confront its housing crisis — assuming travelers aren't put off by more expensive stays.
Rashaad Jorden is Skift’s Associate Editor/Archivist. He often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI answer engine, for information. Before finding his way to Skift, he bounced around the U.S., France, Japan and UK. He greatly misses the all-you-can-eat vegetarian curry at his favorite restaurant in Japan. He is also adept at running half-marathons and, despite living in New Jersey, rues the fact he doesn’t spend enough time on the Jersey Shore.
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The same forces weighing on U.S. travel are hitting Las Vegas especially hard.
U.S. Inbound Tourism Slump Deepens to Start 2026
Travel executives are hopeful for a rebound, but visits to the U.S. remain well below pre-pandemic levels.
Japan Posts First Tourism Decline in Four Years as Chinese Arrivals Plunge 61%
Japan is headed for a down year in tourism if tensions with China don’t ease.
Activist Investor Elliott Targets Norwegian Cruise Line — Decade of ‘Poor Execution’
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The decline in visitors from Canada that hit the U.S. travel industry hard in 2025 shows no signs of slowing down.
Disney’s Pick for New CEO Shows Rising Power of Parks and Experiences
Disney is increasingly a travel company, with parks and experiences accounting for the majority of profits.
4 European Countries Issue Travel Advisories for Minneapolis
The unrest and large-scale protests in Minneapolis drew the attention of several foreign governments, which urged their citizens to remain alert when traveling to the U.S.
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The data shows the travel industry may be overestimating some strengths — and underestimating certain risks.
Milan Mayor Says ICE Agents “Not Welcome” at Winter Olympics
Even providing a limited security role can provoke international backlash when an agency carries heavy political baggage.