Articles tagged: Tourism

Trump tariffs partially to blame for dip in U.S. tourism

Expedia Group said Friday that reduced travel demand in the United States led to its weaker-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.

Cancel the grizzly bear

In the early 1900s, long before smartphones and selfie sticks, tourists flocked to Yellowstone National Park — not for the geysers or scenery, but for a grotesque show: A nightly spectacle of grizzly bears raiding cafeteria scraps from open-pit landfills like…

This viral travel ad for Canada is trying to woo American tourists

To help American visitors feel more welcome in Canada at time when relations are strained, one local tourism office is playing Canada nice. In a 30-second spot, a tourist shown checking in at a hotel front desk tells the receptionist he doesn’t speak Frenc…

Uncertainty Isn’t Keeping Americans at Home. Travel Stocks Are Benefiting

Foreign tourism to the US drops amid Trump-era policies

Tourism down in five out of six months, with experts linking decline to president's rhetoric and restrictive policies.

O, Canada! Americans — and their businesses — miss their neighbors up north

Canadians and American border states used to go together like gravy on fried potatoes, but political tensions have halted Canadian tourism to the US.

Hundreds of private jets have crowded a tiny Long Island airport for the Ryder Cup

There could be as many as 3,000 private flights landing in the greater New York area this weekend as the wealthy arrive to watch the Ryder Cup.

Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 2.4% Year-over-year

Hotel occupancy was weak over the summer months, due to less international tourism.  The fall months are mostly domestic travel and occupanc...

Air Canada and Porter's battle over Toronto lowers New York fares ... for now

Air Canada and Porter Airlines are set to duke it out for U.S. fliers at Toronto's convenient Billy Bishop Airport.

US will give visa appointment priority to World Cup ticket holders

The Fifa Pass scheme will allow ticket holders to get faster appointments at US embassies

National Parks to raise fees by $100 for international tourists to popular U.S. parks

The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter popular parks. They will be left out of fee-free days, reserved for American residents.

Foreign tourists to pay extra fee to visit US national parks

Non-residents will soon have to pay a higher price to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.

US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks

The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next year.

U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics

Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.

The impacts of an uncertain economic climate on travel

Falling travel demand, new trade conflicts and a falling U.S. dollar shook up travel in 2025, but economic uncertainty looms over 2026, too.

Everything you need to know about visiting US national parks in 2026

In 2026, the National Park Service is changing its fee-free days, increasing entrance fees for international visitors, among other changes.

'Boycotting the US': Economic blow from lack of Canadian tourists hits

Canadian snowbirds usually pack Arizona this time of year. Due to Trump's insults, they're boycotting. Here's how it's affecting Arizona's economy.

WATCH: Christmas and New Year's holiday travel period expected to be busiest on record

This Christmas and New Year's holiday period is expected to be the busiest on record, with more than 122 million people expected to travel between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1, according to AAA.

Disappointing photos show how crowded New York City's iconic attractions can be during the holidays

Manhattan's most popular tourist attractions during the holidays include Rockefeller Center, Macy's, and Bryant Park.

Las Vegas hotel offers rooms for $1 a night. But travelers are calling this deal ‘the biggest scam’

Don’t forget to add in the resort fee.

I'm the CEO of a tourist company in Greenland. Trump's interest in the island boosted business, but now some customers are postponing trips.

Casper Frank Møller, CEO of Raw Arctic, explains how his Greenland tourism firm handles global attention and uncertainty amid renewed US interest.

Disney Expects Fewer International Theme Park Visitors Because, You Know

Fewer people are coming to Disney Parks from Europe, Canada, and Mexico out of fear of current U.S. policies.

Splinter: Trump Crushed U.S. Tourism

American tourism may be permanently debilitated because Trump and the GOP made everyone else around the world realize that there are plenty of other places they’d rather visit than a country run by the biggest antisocial freaks on the planet.

“Trump slump” threatens to doom World Cup bump

This year was supposed to see a huge tourism spike but Trump policies are keeping people away.

WATCH: Vacation rental prices soar as 2026 World Cup nears

Business Insider's James Rodriguez talks about what homeowners should do before putting their homes up for rent.

Tourism was once an 'economic locomotive' in Cuba. Now, the train is coming off the tracks

For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" among authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy. But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. government …

Canadian travellers have not gotten over their beef with Trump, and snowbird destinations could feel the pinch

Canadians are staying away from their usual snowbird destinations, with many opting for domestic trips, or looking towards Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Airfare impact: Will the Middle East conflict lead to higher flight prices?

Travelers will hopefully see flight operations return to normal soon, but they may also see higher prices.

TSA lines in Las Vegas aren't long. Casinos are donating food and basics to agents to keep it that way.

Las Vegas' casino industry is sending food and care items to its local TSA agents as a way to keep tourists flowing to and from the Strip.

10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Tourists Are Staying Away from the U.S. in Droves: With the World Cup approaching and the country’s 250th anniversary also on tap this summer, 2026 was supposed to be a…

Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections

Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.

Low US hotel bookings paint grim hospitality picture at the World Cup

Report says several factors, including visa barriers and geopolitical concerns are to be blamed for low booking numbers.

South Dakota tourism leader: High gas prices could hold ‘silver lining’

Members of the Foley family of Green Bay, Wisconsin, are the quintessential visitors that tourism officials and operators hope will push South Dakota to a su...

US lost 4 million tourists in 2025 — and the World Cup won't fix it

Eighty million more people traveled internationally in 2025 than the year before. But they weren't coming to the United States. CNN's analysis of the tourism collapse: roughly 4 million fewer international visitors and $14 billion in lost spending — a 5.5% dr…

Tourism to USA plummets for first time in decades...

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Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania

Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination - but environmental concerns are rife.

WATCH: Record travel predicted for Fourth of July

AAA’s July 4th forecast projects more than 72 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday.

Norway Fans Take Over Times Square, Hearts, Minds

The Viking Army is the latest fandom to go viral with their "ro" chant.

‘L.A. at rush hour.’ ‘Disney World.’ American national parks feeling the strain this summer

Record-breaking crowds are gridlocking America’s top wilderness destinations, sparking an unexpected peak-season crisis after budget cuts and staffing shorta...