Canada reports surge in Tourist figures in Jan 2023 but still away from the figure recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic
In January, the number of international arrivals to Canada—non-resident visitors and returning Canadians—more than tripled from January 2022 but has not yet reached levels recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic. The 379,000 non-resident visitors who arrived from abroad at Canadian airports equipped with electronic sensors in January were more than three times those who arrived in the same month in 2022. In […]
Best Places in the U.S. to Visit in Spring
Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, is a destination that is known worldwide for its bright lights, big casinos, and non-stop entertainment. Located in the Mojave Desert, this city is home to some of the world’s most iconic resorts and attractions. With so much to see and do, Las Vegas has become a popular destination […]
Las Vegas is on The Clock as The Countdown to Super Bowl LVIII Begins
Las Vegas – Las Vegas is officially on the clock as the host city of Super Bowl LVIII. At a press conference at the Super Bowl LVII Media Center at the Phoenix Convention Center, the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee was handed the first official Super Bowl LVIII football, marking the handoff from Phoenix to […]
Passenger Bus Clashed with Plane at Los Angeles Airport
A passenger bus on Friday (Feb 10) clashed with a plane at the Los Angeles International Airport injuring five passengers. As per the reports, there were no passengers aboard the aircraft but there were people inside the bus. The crash was reported around 10:15 pm (local time) and the incident was identified as a low-speed […]
Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo lead the recovery of Brazil’s travel and tourism sector: WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council ( WTTC ) pointed out in its report on the Economic Impact of Cities that Latin America is progressing positively in the reactivation of the sector, and highlighted the growth of Río de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in their direct contribution of Travel and Tourism to the GDP of each city, […]
Los Angeles Tourism Celebrates 100 Years of The Hollywood Sign in 2023
In Celebration of The Hollywood Sign’s Centennial Anniversary, Los Angeles Tourism Spotlights Entertainment Attractions for Worldwide Visitors LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Tourism is thrilled to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the city’s most prolific and globally recognized symbol – The Hollywood Sign. The iconic letters have stood as an American landmark for 100 years, perched atop the Santa Monica […]
U.S. Travel Applauds House Passage of Bill to End Vaccine Mandate for International Visitors
WASHINGTON – U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the U.S. House passage of H.R. 185, a bill to immediately end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for international visitors to the United States: “The need for […]
Hawai‘i residents Toward Tourism Recovering After Prolonged Downturn
Results of Fall 2022 Resident Sentiment Survey Released HONOLULU – Hawai‘i residents statewide feel that more effort is being made to balance the economic benefits of tourism and quality of life for residents, according to the State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism’s (DBEDT) Fall 2022 Resident Sentiment Survey. The survey results showed […]
Las Vegas Welcomed Nearly 39 Million Visitors in 2022
Las Vegas hosted nearly 5 million meeting attendees, more than double 2021. Room capacity was 79 percent, better than the national average of 63 percent. Las Vegas looks forward to a strong 2023 with $3.2 billion in major development planned throughout the resort corridor. LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas welcomed 38.8 million visitors in 2022, according to research […]
U.S. Travel Backs Bill to End Vaccine Mandate for International Visitors
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the introduction of a bill to end the requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for international visitors to the United States: “We have long supported the removal of this requirement and see no reason to wait until […]
