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Mainsail hotels raises $13 500 to support communities impacted by Hurricanes

Mainsail hotels raises $13,500 to support communities impacted by Hurricanes.

Accessible travel “a game changer” for destinations and businesses

Small investments in accessibility and innovation can deliver be a game-changer for tourism destinations everywhere.

How Alsace is now tackling the winter overtourism problem

The fairytale towns of Alsace are now tackling their winter overtourism problem.

More than 230 sunbeds were defaced and sprayed with anti-tourism graffiti in Tenerife

More than 230 sunbeds were defaced and sprayed with anti-tourism graffiti such as "Canarias se defiende" (The Canary Islands defend themselves) and "Canarias no se vende" (The Canary Islands are not for sale).

Maintaining ethics under competitive pressures

Competition among travel companies is going to heat up significantly over the next 10 years.

62 students have been awarded $175 000 in scholarships by CHLA

62 students pursing hospitality, tourism and culinary arts degrees at 14 California colleges and universities have been awarded more than $175,000 in scholarships by the California Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts showcase local culture & craftsmanship

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts showcase local culture & craftsmanship in new campaign.

Indigenous tourism to contribute $67BN USD to the global economy by 2034

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a landmark report at its Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, highlighting how Indigenous tourism is projected to contribute $67BN USD to the global economy by 2034.

Locals share stories on how overtourism impacts Rome

‘It’s changing the city’s face’: Locals share stories on how overtourism impacts Rome’s culture.

The Westin Washington launches a new sleep enhancing program 

The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D., a leading sleep expert, to launch a new sleep enhancing program designed to support the wellness routines of its guests, specifically those who experience “First Night Effect.”

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