How Tunisia Is Using U.S. Funds to Broaden Its Tourism Branding
The sustainable planning phase of Tunisia’s destination marketing rebirth — the easy part — is done. Plan implementation is where the real work will begin.
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Visa Wait Times Put Drag on U.S. International Travel Recovery
One more impact of the global labor shortage is the protracted wait time for visas that will continue to hurt the U.S.'s international tourism recovery if quick solutions aren't found.
New Zealand Considers Official Name Change
New Zealand may be getting an official name change in our lifetime. The New Zealand Parliament might change the country’s name to Aotearoa, which is Māori for “long white cloud,”…
U.S. Travel Industry Calls for Clean Energy Tax Incentives
More than 100 travel industry stakeholders on Tuesday signed a letter to Congress urging them to prioritize passing clean energy tax credits and deductions. The letter was spearheaded by the…
UK Overhauls Destination Marketing for New Era of Tourism
The UK is actively trying to reorganize and restructure its DMOs to operate under more sustainable models. The government’s development model pilot is hoping to show the way forward.
U.S. Senators Reiterate Support for a New Tourism Assistant Secretary Post
The federal tourism official idea is wedded to the national tourism strategy. There can't be one without the other.
3 Ways Local and Domestic Trends Will Shape the Future of Travel
Covid-19 has redefined how many consumers think about travel, which has given rise to new opportunities for the industry. Amidst a flood of short-term local and domestic demand, travel brands will have to navigate long-term changes to how they operate.
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U.S. Needs to Tighten Oversight of How Airlines Use Facial Recognition Data: New Government Report
Facial recognition tech divides people. They say either that it's faster and contactless, or that it invades people's privacy. But questions about data security matter, too.
Inside the Clubby Business of Government Travel: A Skift Deep Dive
Navigating the world of government travel is so complex that it's hard for outside companies to handle it. And even if they can, opportunities are slim for getting big contracts with tens of billions of dollars up for grabs.
Restaurant Chains Push Back Against New York’s Proposed Cashless Ban
The restaurant operators are urging local government to consider the operational efficiencies that going cashless provides, while local government urges operators to consider the larger implications of closing off their restaurants to customers who don't have easy access to bank accounts. At least at this point, it doesn't exactly sound like either side is listening to the other.