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3 weeks ago
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Exclusive | NYC seeking 14,000 hotel rooms to shelter migrants through 2025 - as housing costs set to surpass $2.3B

New York City will continue using hotels as shelters for migrants, with plans for 14,000 rooms through next year amid rising costs.

Hotel union's hypocrisy unmasks the cynicism of the 'Safe Hotel Act'

HTC's push for union-only labor is hypocritical as it contracts non-union services.

Exclusive | NYC seeking 14,000 hotel rooms to shelter migrants through 2025 - as housing costs set to surpass $2.3B

New York City will continue using hotels as shelters for migrants, with plans for 14,000 rooms through next year amid rising costs.

Hotel union's hypocrisy unmasks the cynicism of the 'Safe Hotel Act'

HTC's push for union-only labor is hypocritical as it contracts non-union services.
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from Hackernoon
5 years ago

Airbnb at a Crossroads: Is the Innovative Travel Stock Running Out of Steam?! | HackerNoon

Airbnb is facing significant challenges due to weakening demand and regulatory pressures, particularly in key markets like Budapest.

Fury growing in Italy over plan to hike tourist tax, as politicians accused of 'profiteering'

Rome considers increased tourist taxes to curb overtourism, risking deterring tourists and sparking backlash from tourism leaders.
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You'll have to pay $62 to enter New Zealand as the country triples its entry levy to fight overtourism

New Zealand is raising the visitor levy to nearly NZ$100, raising concerns about deterring tourists during the industry's recovery.

Britain's summer weather has improved, but many holiday operators are still gloomy

UK holiday cottage bookings have plummeted in 2024, with owners citing inflation and rising costs as key factors.
Many holiday property owners are struggling financially, considering selling due to poor performance.
Flexible pricing and short stays are being offered by owners to attract last-minute bookings despite potential losses.

Climate change could cost the world up to $24 TRILLION by 2060

Global warming could cost the world up to $24 trillion by 2060.
Climate change will have cascading impacts across industries like tourism, food production, and healthcare.

Commentary: Revenge travel not flying so high these days

Revenge travel trend is declining due to higher fares, protests against tourism, airport fatigue, and inflation impacting travelers.

You'll have to pay $62 to enter New Zealand as the country triples its entry levy to fight overtourism

New Zealand is raising the visitor levy to nearly NZ$100, raising concerns about deterring tourists during the industry's recovery.

Britain's summer weather has improved, but many holiday operators are still gloomy

UK holiday cottage bookings have plummeted in 2024, with owners citing inflation and rising costs as key factors.
Many holiday property owners are struggling financially, considering selling due to poor performance.
Flexible pricing and short stays are being offered by owners to attract last-minute bookings despite potential losses.

Climate change could cost the world up to $24 TRILLION by 2060

Global warming could cost the world up to $24 trillion by 2060.
Climate change will have cascading impacts across industries like tourism, food production, and healthcare.

Commentary: Revenge travel not flying so high these days

Revenge travel trend is declining due to higher fares, protests against tourism, airport fatigue, and inflation impacting travelers.
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The Met Museum Is Rebounding, but Not With International Visitors

The Metropolitan Museum of Art saw increased local and domestic visitors compared to pre-pandemic levels, but international visitors remain significantly lower.

Going on vacation with a chatbot DW 05/30/2024

AI-driven travel planning will increase accuracy and convenience for tourists with the right data foundation.
#covid-19-impact

Cruise industry recovers to pre-pandemic levels with over $30 billion in revenue - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2024 expected to mark the turning point for cruise industry recovery with projected revenue of $30 billion and 29 million users.

Tourism in Europe Recovers Causing Delight and Dismay : State of the World from NPR

European cities experienced a drop in tourism during COVID-19.
The return of tourists brings mixed feelings among locals in cities like Seville, Spain.

Cruise industry recovers to pre-pandemic levels with over $30 billion in revenue - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2024 expected to mark the turning point for cruise industry recovery with projected revenue of $30 billion and 29 million users.

Tourism in Europe Recovers Causing Delight and Dismay : State of the World from NPR

European cities experienced a drop in tourism during COVID-19.
The return of tourists brings mixed feelings among locals in cities like Seville, Spain.
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Foreign tourists drawn to Sweden by weak krona (and that's both good and bad)

Foreign tourists with high purchasing power benefit the Swedish economy but might lead to higher prices for locals holidaying at home.

San Francisco Travel Association CEO leaves post after 7 months

The abrupt departure of Scott Beck as president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association has caused a shakeup in the city's tourism industry.

Thousands protest against Canary islands' unsustainable' tourism model

Protests in Canary Islands call for tourism industry reform and tourist number freeze due to environmental and social concerns.

Emojis make tourism advertising on social media more effective and appealing, finds study

Users understand ads better with congruent emojis, reducing cognitive effort. Nature-based tourism preferences are shifting.

Tourists ask a lot of questions': Great Barrier Reef guides face up to bleaching tragedy

Tourism industry impacted by Great Barrier Reef bleaching events
Increased awareness about climate change due to coral bleaching

Why Alberta is giving the tourism industry its own immigration stream | CBC News

Alberta introduces dedicated immigration stream for tourism industry to address labor shortages.
The new immigration stream in Alberta is targeted at temporary foreign workers in the tourism sector aiming to stay in Canada permanently.

Choose Chicago CEO stepping down from tourism role as city prepares for DNC and return of NASCAR

Chicago CEO Lynn Osmond is stepping down to focus on a family health matter
Choose Chicago will search for a successor to fill the CEO position
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