Luxury residences, a golf course and international airport have harmful environmental impacts, some locals argue. But they’re also big job creators in a tourism-driven economy.
Temperatures are increasing in the Mediterranean 20% faster than the global average. That’s likely to have an impact on tourism.
There’s more foot traffic than in December, but that doesn’t always translate into more spending at Xiamen’s Bashi.
The pandemic almost sunk Manu Powers’ company. Though it’s mounted a recovery, the summer rush still isn’t what it used to be.
Americans are traveling domestically again, but the tourism industry is waiting for foreign visitors to come back in pre-pandemic force.
“You’ll have so much more fun going somewhere else that is more catered to you,” says Rebecca Jennings of Vox.
The EU is to make it tougher for Russians to holiday in Europe as a sanction against the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. But why not a total ban?
In the tourist hot spot of the Texas Big Bend, some raise concerns about taxes used to promote even more tourism.
With its sunshine and turquoise waters, Greece draws travelers worldwide. Now the government is promoting lesser-known islands.
“Within the next two-to-five-year span […] we want to be a full-on bed and breakfast,” said Tianna Yellowhair, co-owner of Tatanka Rez Tourz.