March is Women 's History Month: A NYC & Company campaign promotes women-owned, women-operated establishments through the five boroughs. A new website guide, “The Women Who Made NYC History,” includes landmarks, hotels, restaurants, shops, … [Continue reading]
Museum Woes: Will the Arts Recover? And How?
In some American cities, the front door is still locked at fine arts museums. In other cities, museums, sports arenas and entertainment venues are slowly coming back to life. But jobs in this sector have been dramatically slammed. What is the … [Continue reading]
‘Bottom Line: The Trip Planning Surge Was Not a Blip’ — Good News Outlook
Just released: Longwoods International's latest, the 31st wave of this survey among American travelers, indicates a continuing upward pattern in positive sentiment. “We are encouraged by the high percentage of travelers in trip-planning mode in … [Continue reading]
Sacramento Says ‘Screw the Pandemic,’ Las Vegas Says Bye-Bye to McCarran Airport, Facebook Unfriends Australia
"Tourism in Sacramento? Are you kidding me?" Mike Testa, president & CEO at Visit Sacramento says "Screw the pandemic." Having some fun getting the message out...because virtual isn't going to last forever. Watch and wait for the closing bloopers … [Continue reading]
Marriott Announces New Leadership, Tripadvisor Moderates ‘See Tomorrow’ Conversation, People & Jobs
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line is the new national chair of U.S. Travel Association. Announced this week, vice chairs are: Julie Coker, president & CEO of San Diego Tourism Authority; Fred Dixon, president & CEO of NYC … [Continue reading]