Articles tagged “government”

Tech is hyperventilating about the whopping new $100K fee for H-1B visas. Travel shouldn’t breathe easy either. 

Jacopo Vicini, a city councilor in Florence, explains that the city needs to take a tough stance on short-term rentals in its historic center. But that's just one part of a 10-point plan to preserve what makes the beautiful city appealing.

Spain's record-breaking popularity has put it front and center in the fight for sustainability in travel. In response, the Spanish government, regional authorities, and local tourism companies have joined forces to realize a more sustainable tourism model.

As travel rebounds, it's time to reassess what consumers, businesses, and governments need to keep the industry growing sustainably. The ecosystem’s health depends on partnerships that extend across the value chain.

Legislators have stripped away the Hawaii Tourism Authority's funding and autonomy over the past few years. By finally getting a budget, the agency seems to be winning trust that it can manage tourism responsibly.

From long visa wait times to an air traffic control staffing shortage to declining airports, the U.S. has some serious long-term problems if it wants to compete effectively.

Destination DC now has a bigger marketing budget to help lift its tourism numbers.

MGM's top boss Bill Hornbuckle is head and shoulders above his predecessor in leadership skills. He argues persuasively that the U.S. infrastructure boom is too focused on airports, while repairs to ground transportation are snarled in delays.

Even if they get government relief, Canada's tourism businesses need to figure out how to be more competitive internationally if they hope to survive long-term.

If Congress doesn't allocate money to the assistant secretary for travel and tourism office, it's in effect rendering the position useless to the industry.