State Tourism Boards Relying More on Instagram and YouTube

Fred Dixon is going to be the president and CEO of Brand USA, America’s destination marketing organization, starting July 15. Brand USA made the announcement on Wednesday. Dixon is the CEO and president of NYC Tourism + Conventions.

Virgin Atlantic is best known for linking Britain with the United States, but there’s another market that is increasingly important for the carrier. 

When John Pagano arrived in Saudi Arabia in 2018, the country subverted his expectations. "We all paint a picture in our minds of what the Middle East is about," he said. "I found a pristine environment, an archipelago of 90 beautiful islands, and turquoise-colored water. It was truly remarkable."

Having guided extensively in the American West for the past 15 years, Andrew Roberts knows his national parks. He can pinpoint the best trails in Yellowstone and the prettiest vistas in Zion, and he's fluent in the logistics of getting visitors into and out of the parks. He also knows how difficult it can be to find the right lodging. Campgrounds inside the parks have amazing access, but they tend to be filled with RVs, noisy generators, and crowds, not to mention the fact that park campsites and lodges can easily book up a year in advance or have limited availability.

New data from Brand Finance reveals US airline brands soar in brand value and brand strength on post-pandemic air travel uplift.

Both chefs and owners of dining establishments, who are often one and the same, face a multitude of challenges working in today’s highly competitive restaurant industry. Three accomplished chef/owners recently offered their views on a variety of industry-related topics.

By most European standards, Ireland can be quite expensive. Accommodation and food are generally priced at the upper end of the scale, which means a sizeable daily budget is needed.

First invented in 1965 on Washington’s Bainbridge Island, pickleball has morphed from a casual backyard sport to a global sensation that’s taking the world by storm—and in the mid-2020s, this beloved activity is gearing up to become more popular than ever. While the sport has been popping up at world-class resorts all across the United States, courts have extended to some of the east coast’s most cosmopolitan cities as well, with the New York-based CityPickle leading the charge. Established in the summer of 2021, this lavish lifestyle brand made waves by opening Long Island City’s first indoor pickleball club, with multiple seasonal popups spanning from Brooklyn down to Philadelphia.

On Sunday, travelers on Carnival Cruise Line's Legend ship will return home after a relaxing weeklong vacation in the Caribbean.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, March 26. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

About 140 miles east of Miami, Royal Caribbean's private Bahamas island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, receives thousands of eager families virtually every day of the year.

Thanks to oft-sweltering temperatures, wild animals and various Florida Man tales, people have a lot of feelings about the Sunshine State. But there's one thing everyone can agree on: Florida is undisputedly a year-round vacation destination, mostly due to an abundance of postcard-perfect beaches on 12 distinct and nicknamed coasts, mild winters and an average of 230 to 250 days a year of sunshine. It's even home to what many consider America's first true resort destination, Palm Beach.