PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Randy Fiveash has announced his retirement as Connecticut Director of Tourism after 13 years in the post and 40 years as an industry leader. He has served as Commissioner of Tourism for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as … [Continue reading]
Broadway: The Show Must Go On and a Destination News Roundup
Big news out of New York City where Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a plan to get Broadway theaters re-opened by September 2021. Already closed for more than one year, the lights went dark on 41 theaters as of March 12, 2020. He told a press … [Continue reading]
Destination Inspiration and News
SMALL TOWNS: ONE OF THESE IS NOT LIKE THE OTHERS People Are Talking About Friendly Places Is there an overall feel-good energy? Smiling eyes, helpful directions, or a good restaurant recommendation? Random acts of friendliness earned … [Continue reading]
9 Questions With DT Minich, Experience Kissimmee: Tourism Strategy and the Challenges Ahead
Experience Kissimmee is working hard to draw back visitors to the region to recover business lost due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. DT Minich is President & CEO, leading the organization since 2014, prior to which he was Executive … [Continue reading]
Recovery By the Numbers: Fast Facts for March 2021
Quick takeaways from the week that was ... Airports, hotels, industry and traveler sentiment TSA PASSENGER TRAFFIC HIGHEST SINCE MARCH 2020 "On Sunday, March 21, more than 1.5 million people streamed through U.S. airport security … [Continue reading]