Johanna Jainchill
News Editor at Travel Weekly
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3 weeks ago |
travelweekly.com | Johanna Jainchill
The city had originally projected that 3 million people (2 million overnight visitors and 1 million regional travelers) would attend WorldPride in Washington and generate economic impact of $787 million. The headline event is a Shakira concert at Nationals Park on May 31. "There are some concerns tied to the numbers that were associated with those coming for World Pride," he said. "The numbers still look good, but they're not as good as anticipated.
WTTC on why the U.S. is facing a $12.5 billion loss in international visitor spending: Travel Weekly
3 weeks ago |
travelweekly.com | Johanna Jainchill
The latest Economic Impact Research from the WTTC and Oxford Economics found that international visitor spending to the U.S. is projected to fall to just under $169 billion this year, down from $181 billion in 2024, a 22.5% decline compared to the previous peak. "The U.S. is welcoming fewer visitors from its neighbors and countries further afield, which is a clear indicator that the global appeal of the U.S. is slipping," the organization said.
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3 weeks ago |
travelweekly.com | Johanna Jainchill
Many of the features on the Aqua, which debuted in April, were added or changed from previous vessels based on guest feedback. Guests who have sailed with NCL before have the highest propensity to fill out the passenger surveys, Herrera said, "especially when they know that we listen to them." For example, on the first two ships in the Prima class, the Prima and the Viva, the Galaxy Pavilion features virtual reality games and experiences.
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1 month ago |
travelweekly.com | USABy Johanna Jainchill |Johanna Jainchill
Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on April 29, Freeman said the $50 billion travel trade surplus the U.S. enjoyed ten years ago has swung to a $50 billion deficit, a $100 billion reversal that threatens to get worse. According to a U.S. Travel Association graphic shown during the interview, Canada land trips to the U.S. in March were down 26% year over year, and Canada-U.S. flights were down 14%.
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1 month ago |
northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Johanna Jainchill
The Commerce Department abruptly fired five of the 11 members of the Brand USA board last week, including its chair, Destination DC president and CEO Elliott Ferguson, according to Northstar Meetings Group's sister publication, Travel Weekly. Brand USA is the destination marketing organization for the United States, funded and operated by government and private sector entities.
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