Dawit Habtemariam

I cover what destinations around the world are doing to attract tourists and the top trends in global tourism. Prior to joining Skift, I covered corporate travel at Business Travel News.

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Tourism

Las Vegas Tourism Post-Super Bowl: ‘Stakes are Higher’

Las Vegas needs to find more events to keep up its momentum and success in sports tourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago

Las Vegas Tourism Post-Super Bowl: ‘Stakes are Higher’

Tourism

Blue Lagoon Is Rebounding Amid Iceland Tourism Slowdown

Despite repeated closures caused by the volcano, Blue Lagoon has seen a recovery in its guest bookings, but safety remains a tourist concern.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Blue Lagoon Is Rebounding Amid Iceland Tourism Slowdown

Tourism

Connecticut Responds to Visit Florida With New Campaign Welcoming LGBTQ+ Travelers

Connecticut is taking advantage of the publicity around Visit Florida's LGBTQ Travel page removal to signal its commitment to inclusivity.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago

Connecticut Responds to Visit Florida With New Campaign Welcoming LGBTQ+ Travelers

Tourism

Rome Tourism Chief Says There’s ‘Total Chaos’ at Trevi Fountain — Changes Are Coming

For Rome's tourism chief, cracking down on short-term rentals and managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain are the top priorities when it comes to combatting overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Rome Tourism Chief Says There’s ‘Total Chaos’ at Trevi Fountain — Changes Are Coming

Cruises

Greece to Fight Overtourism With Fees on Cruises and Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals

Greece's prime minister acknowledged there's an overtourism problem in his country that needs to be addressed but he thinks it's only confined to Santorini and Mykonos.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Greece to Fight Overtourism With Fees on Cruises and Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals

Tourism

Stonewall National Museum Ends Membership With Visit Florida

A tourist attraction has cut ties with Visit Florida over its LGTBQ Travel removal. It's only one but more could follow, putting pressure on the organization to change course.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Stonewall National Museum Ends Membership With Visit Florida

Tourism

Rome Eyes Tourist Reservation System for Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain could be the latest world-renowned attraction to limit access to tourists after a summer of overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Rome Eyes Tourist Reservation System for Trevi Fountain

Cruises

Skift Power Rankings: Jason Liberty

Liberty helped Royal Caribbean survive the Covid pandemic. Now, he’s expanding the cruise business and its customer base.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Skift Power Rankings: Jason Liberty

Airlines

Skift Power Rankings: Alex Dichter

He guided many carriers through the pandemic and positioned them for the future. Now, everyone wants his contrarian views on AI, the future of travel and sustainability.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Skift Power Rankings: Alex Dichter

Tourism

Skift Power Rankings: Fred Dixon

Dixon has proven he’s willing to fight for the travel industry. Now he’s got a much bigger budget.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Skift Power Rankings: Fred Dixon