After more than 11 years at the helm of The Walt Disney Company, is Bob Iger considering a run for the highest office in the (non-Disney) land?The Hollywood Reporter reported Wednesday that Iger, D…
The NFL Is a Tourism Draw, Even in the Off Season
Other U.S. cities have expressed interest in hosting the NFL Combine event to draw fans. Pictured are fans at a NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona in 2016. Davi…
Travel Industry Offers Cautious Praise of President Trump, Despite Travel Ban Promise
President Donald Trump reacts after addressing a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. The President reiterated his support last night for an expensive in…
Trump hotel opens in Vancouver
The Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, attracting about 100 protesters outside of the building, the CBC reported.Protesters sang “O Canad…
SeaWorld Is Trying to Avoid Having Another Awful Year
By just about every measure, SeaWorld Entertainment had an epically bad 2016.Attendance plunged, revenue dropped, and the previous year’s profits fizzled into a loss. The lackluster results, …
New York City Expects Fewer International Visitors in 2017 Thanks to Trump
The melting pot of New York City’s foreign visitors is expected to become smaller in 2017 as executive orders, immigration policies, and unfavorable exchange rates weigh on international trav…
Waldorf Astoria New York saying goodbye for a while
The Waldorf Astoria New York will close on Wednesday, as owner Anbang Insurance Group will convert part of the iconic midtown Manhattan hotel to luxury condominiums.Reports peg the closure time for…
Tourists to the U.S. Set a New Spending Record Last Year
International visitors to the United States spent more in 2016 than they did in 2015, despite the strength of the U.S. dollar against many foreign currencies and a slowing of international visitors…
Small airports seeing big cuts in connectivity
LAS VEGAS — Concern about reductions in air service to many midsize- and small-market U.S. airports emerged as a major theme at the Routes Americas conference here earlier this month, where d…
Las Vegas Hopes New E-Sports Arena Will Appeal to Millennial Travelers
Las Vegas new e-sports arena, pictured here, is part of a growing trend of consumers looking for e-sport experiences. Associated Press The arena has all the features that a professional sports venu…