U.S. Projects 91 Million Visitors per Year by 2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced an accelerated timeline for its ambitious tourism goals.
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Record-Breaking Travel Expected for July 4th Week in the United States
The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts nearly 71 million travelers during the week of July 4th, marking a 5% increase from 2023 and an 8% rise over pre-pandemic levels in 2019. This ye
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Visit Lauderdale Concludes Successful Promotional Tour in Colombia
Visit Lauderdale has triumphantly concluded a three-day promotional tour across Medellín, Barranquilla, and Bogotá.
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Tourism in Spain will grow by 6.2% in 2024 compared to 2019, according to the WTTC
The WTTC foresees a promising future for tourism in Spain, with significant growth in GDP and job creation, as well as an increase in spending by international and domestic visitors.
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The WTTC states that the travel and tourism industry expects to contribute over 11 trillion dollars to the global GDP in 2024
The figure represents a 7.5% increase compared to the peak levels of 2019. Currently, the global tourism sector generates almost 348 million jobs worldwide.
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U.S. Congress Passes Much-Awaited Funding for Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism
The United States Senate approved a package of six appropriations bills, including legislation to avoid a government shutdown and create funding for an Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism. The bills now await President Joe Biden's approval.
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Florida tourism total down slightly in 2023 from previous year
Despite efforts to attract international tourists, the dip in local tourism contributed to an overall decrease in the state's visitor figures for the year.
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The WTTC revealed that Latin America reports significant growth in international visitors
Julia Simpson, President and CEO of WTTC, stated: "Latin America's commitment to travel and tourism is not only reflected in positive data but also in the efforts of the public and private sectors to drive sector growth."
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