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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.

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

Tourism

Sources of Saudi Tourism: Who’s Traveling, Who’s Spending?

We all read about Saudi Arabia's ambitious giga-projects and want for international tourists, but for now, business is still coming from more traditional sources.

Sources of Saudi Tourism: Who’s Traveling, Who’s Spending?

Tourism

China Expands Visa-Free Access: Another Country Joins the List

While China’s visa exemptions simplify travel, they alone cannot bring back 2019’s robust visitor numbers. Without a full recovery of flight capacity, particularly in top markets, the tourism boost China is hoping for may remain out of reach.

China Expands Visa-Free Access: Another Country Joins the List

Tourism

The State of Travel in 2024: Top 3 Charts

The travel industry is rapidly evolving, and the State of Travel 2024 report provides comprehensive insights into the key trends and shifts shaping its future.

The State of Travel in 2024: Top 3 Charts

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.

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

Tourism

Japan Now on Track to Open Its First Casino in 2030

Japan's casino dreams are ramping up as Osaka IR takes a leap of faith, ditching its exit clause. But with rising costs and public doubts, the stakes are sky-high. Will this gamble succeed, or is Japan risking a costly blunder in a competitive market?

Japan Now on Track to Open Its First Casino in 2030

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.

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

Tourism

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

South Africa’s visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting independent travelers and whether operators can manage increased demand effectively.

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

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.

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.

Rome Eyes Tourist Reservation System for Trevi Fountain