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Hotel industry unites to urge Congress to end government shutdown

More than 30 industry associations representing hotels across the country today sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate urging them to end the government shutdown.

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Hotel industry unites to urge Congress to end government shutdown

Unexpected Upgrade: Europe flips the script on responsible travel

Unexpected Upgrade: Europe flips the script on responsible travel

Europe, the world’s most visited continent, attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year* — a testament to its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. This remarkable success presents not only opportunities but also a shared resp...

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Unexpected Upgrade: Europe flips the script on responsible travel

The Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca renews its UN Tourism QUEST certification

The Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca renews its UN Tourism QUEST certification

UN Tourism has renewed the UN Tourism QUEST certification for the Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca (Spain), recognising the organisation’s ongoing commitment to excellence in destination management and governance.

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The Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca renews its UN Tourism QUEST certification

In Search of Solutions to Overtourism

In Search of Solutions to Overtourism

Overtourism is one of the key concerns in many popular destinations, and each summer the warning signs become more difficult to ignore. These beloved-by-many tourists places – from historical European cities to small tropical islands – are strugglin...

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Tatyana Tsukanova

Assistant Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School

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U.S. Travel Association: America’s Travel Economy Has Lost $1 Billion—and Counting

It has been one week since the government shutdown began, and Congress has yet to reach an agreement to restore funding—costing America’s travel economy an estimated $1 billion each week in lost spending.

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U.S. Travel Association: America’s Travel Economy Has Lost $1 Billion—and Counting

Philippines in focus: Future Hospitality Summit spotlights dynamic Asian tourism and hospitality market with dedicated Country Pavilion

Philippines in focus: Future Hospitality Summit spotlights dynamic Asian tourism and hospitality market with dedicated Country Pavilion

Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is putting the Philippines in the spotlight with a dedicated pavilion highlighting the country’s dynamic, diverse hospitality and tourism sector throughout the event, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 2...

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Philippines in focus: Future Hospitality Summit spotlights dynamic Asian tourism and hospitality market with dedicated Country Pavilion

U.S. Travel Forecast 2025: Modest Growth but Decline in International Visitors Threatens Economy and Jobs

The U.S. Travel Association released its updated Travel Forecast, projecting little growth in travel spending for 2025 but a significant decline in international inbound travel—a critical driver of the U.S. economy, jobs and global influence.

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U.S. Travel Forecast 2025: Modest Growth but Decline in International Visitors Threatens Economy and Jobs

U.S. Gov’t Shuts Down: What Happens to Travel?

Congressional Democrats and Republicans failed to come to agreement by yesterday’s budget deadline to keep the U.S. government funded. A shutdown began at 12:01 am Eastern Time on Wednesday as both sides voted down the other’s proposals to extend fu...

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U.S. Gov’t Shuts Down: What Happens to Travel?

2025/26 Federal Per-Diem Update: Steady Rates Ahead

The federal government per-diem rate is made up of a lodging allowance and a meals and incidental expense (M&IE) allowance. The per-diem lodging rates, which set the maximum amount a federal traveler can reimburse, are based on the average rates for...

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Managing Director, Northeast Leader, HVS

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Global Travel & Tourism Sector Cuts Emissions Intensity as Economic Prosperity Grows

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in partnership with Omran, today unveiled its Environmental & Social Research (ESR) 2025, showing that while the sector has surpassed its pre-pandemic economic peak, its carbon footprint remains below 2019 ...

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Global Travel & Tourism Sector Cuts Emissions Intensity as Economic Prosperity Grows