Tourism

Rio de Janeiro and Pao de Acucar

From E-Visa to No Visa

June 4, 2019

Beginning in June, U.S., Canadian, Australian, and Japanese travelers will be able to visit Brazil w...

Cruise Lines Set Their Sights on Luxury

April 3, 2019

More baby boomers and Gen X’ers are looking for more-inclusive high-end sails.   Over the pas...

Destination Profile: Japan

January 24, 2019

The island nation is hosting the 2020 international sporting competition and expecting continued vis...

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Health Update

December 19, 2018

The reef responsible for $4 billion of the continent’s economy shows signs of recovery   Two ...

Vietnam welcomes a boom in visitors

December 11, 2018

With an influx of travelers, the southeast Asian country is seeing growth in resort development. &nb...

Destination Spotlight: The French Countryside

November 29, 2018

With historic charm and a recently designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the French countryside has...

Air Pollution Impacts Visitation to National Parks

November 1, 2018

Some U.S. parks have as much ozone in the air as major cities.   California’s beloved Joshua ...

New Discount Airlines Prepare for Takeoff

October 3, 2018

Use of smaller-market airports allows carriers to offer cheaper flights in the U.S. and abroad. &nbs...

Amid Hawaii’s Volcanic Activity, an Optimistic Outlook for Resorts

September 19, 2018

Though the full impact of Kilauea’s eruption has yet to be determined, high occupancy rates in Q1 ...

Quintana Roo Forms New Tourism Board

September 5, 2018

The organization plans to strengthen smaller destinations and increase international awareness. &nbs...

Destinations Experiment With Solutions to Overtourism

August 8, 2018

Turnstiles and visitor centers are among the latest strategies to keep the crowds at bay.   The...

Asia Pacific Resort Development Organization Launches

August 2, 2018

APRDO aims to support and promote vacation ownership in the region.   The Asia Pacific Resort D...

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Overtourism and Timeshare

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