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The Caribbean has lost 680,000 travel and tourism jobs due to COVID-19.

Opinion

COVID-19’s Impact on Caribbean Tourism Cost Region $33.9 Billion

06.03.2021

Kelly Rosenfeld // (c) 2012 Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

International tourism arrivals are down 83% — the lowest number ever recorded for the sector.

Business Features

International Tourism Hits an All-time Low, But Confidence in Travel Slowly Rises

06.02.2021

Jessica Poitevien

Opinion

Brand USA Unveils New Multicultural Marketing Initiative

05.31.2021

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Travelers both in the U.S. and abroad are ready and willing to spend more money in order to explore the world again.

Opinion

A New Flywire Survey Shows an Increase in Traveler Spending

05.30.2021

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Travel agents should do their research before joining a travel advisor network.

Business Features

A Must-Read Guide to Choosing a Travel Agent Network

05.27.2021

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Mark Chesnut

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

The Senate’s Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade and Export Promotion was convened in April.

Business Features

Travel Advisor and Cruise Industry Advocate Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee

05.26.2021

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Editorial: Following COVID-19, People Will Splurge on Luxury Travel

Opinion

Editorial: Following COVID-19, People Will Splurge on Luxury Travel

05.24.2021

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Individual travel professionals can join Tourism Cares with an annual donation of $99.

Business Features

Tourism Cares Expands Membership, Doubles Down on Issues of Sustainability

05.20.2021

Jessica Poitevien

Many people are getting vaccinated in order to travel.

Opinion

Survey: Travel Is a Top Motivator for Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

05.20.2021

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Beyond Green properties like Islas Secas in Panama strive to create sustainable practices in every aspect of operations.

Opinion

Community Voices: Why Sustainable Tourism Should Be Top of Mind as We Head into Recovery

05.19.2021

Rick Stiffler, Senior Vice President of Global Sales – Leisure, Preferred Hotel Group