What’s the World’s Happiest Country?
This year’s World Happiness Report discussed Covid-19, but the ranking results are unchanged. Hint: The winner has a population of only 5.5 million…kinda like Los Angeles and Philadelphia combined or fewer than in all of Wisconsin…plus those fabulous Northern Lights. More here.
Guest Post: ‘Reverse Compression,’ by Clayton Reid, CEO of MMGY Global
In this opinion piece about demand from the recovering leisure segment, we get insights from a top travel industry thought leader who brings us a newly coined term, ‘reverse compression.’ Curious? Read his article here.
Americans Say YES to Summer Travel and a Look at Our National Patchwork of Rules
This week’s survey findings on American traveler sentiment by Destination Analysts show a marked uptick, as 62.5% say they’re planning a summer trip, with 70.4% of them going beyond state borders. Get key findings and other information here.
Broadway: The Show Must Go On and a Destination News Roundup
All 41 Broadway theaters have been dark for over one year. Can New York City get them open again by September? Plus, a swing around destination updates from Anaheim to the Swiss Alps. (It’s official: Roger Federer, home town hero, takes on the inevitable ambassadorship.) More here.
PPP: People, Professional Development, Open Positions
Who’s retiring, who’s returning, who’s moving on, where are they going, what about the role? We endeavor to keep it up-to-date every week. Thanks for sharing your people news and your job openings. Plus, nominate an emerging *star* — Check out the latest here.