https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/us tourism/ Us Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:09:19+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/at-u.s.-travels-ipw-leaders-say-government-must-increase-focus-to-achieve-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/at-u.s.-travels-ipw-leaders-say-government-must-increase-focus-to-achieve-t/ At U.S. Travel’s IPW – the largest generator of international inbound travel to the United States – Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman shared a vision to make travel a national priority, solve barriers to visitation growth, and become the most-visited nation in the world. Tue, 07 May 2024 06:26:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-reveals-u.s.-travel-tourism-sector-exceeding-previous-records/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-reveals-u.s.-travel-tourism-sector-exceeding-previous-records/ The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) revealed today that the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector has contributed more to the U.S. economy than any previous year on record, despite the slower return of international visitor spend. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:04:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wtm-global-report-us-pandemic-rebound-to-happen-in-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wtm-global-report-us-pandemic-rebound-to-happen-in-2024/ New research from WTM reveals that most major travel markets in the Americas have recovered from the pandemic, apart from the US which is due to get back to 2019 levels next year. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, is published to mark the opening of this year’s WTM London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:53:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boston-kicks-off-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-boston-tea-partys-commemorati/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boston-kicks-off-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-boston-tea-partys-commemorati/ Meet Boston, the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party Board of Advisors (BOA) and Revolution 250, a consortium of organizations working together to commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the events that led to the American Revolution, officially kick-off the 250th commemorative anniversary year of the Boston Tea Party, a momentous event that forever changed the course of American history. Sat, 17 Dec 2022 07:03:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/under-canvas-announces-opening-of-new-location/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/under-canvas-announces-opening-of-new-location/ Today, Under Canvas , the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced its latest brand addition with the opening of its 11th camp, Under Canvas North Yellowstone - Paradise Valley, for its inaugural season on June 15, 2023. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:45:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/millions-of-travelers-say-no-to-the-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/millions-of-travelers-say-no-to-the-united-states/ The U.S. Department of State’s low prioritization of visitor visa (B-1/B-2) processing is severely hindering the U.S. economic recovery, keeping an estimated 6.6 million potential visitors from traveling to the United States in 2023 at a loss of $11.6 billion in projected spending, according to new analysis released today by U.S. Travel Association economists. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:23:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-sector-wins-backing-for-pandemic-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-sector-wins-backing-for-pandemic-recovery/ The US travel sector has gained heightened recognition in Washington to hep aid recovery from the impact of the pandemic. The role of assistant secretary of commerce for travel and tourism is now likely to be created by the Biden administration. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:06:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arkansass-tourism-industry-experienced-record-breaking-visitation-in-2021/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arkansass-tourism-industry-experienced-record-breaking-visitation-in-2021/ Data released today by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism indicates that Arkansas’s tourism industry experienced record-breaking visitation in 2021 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:03:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/magical-winter-wonderland-for-baltimore-and-washington-dc-area/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/magical-winter-wonderland-for-baltimore-and-washington-dc-area/ A new holiday lights festival in Olney, Maryland promises to deliver a show-stopping 18-acre lighting display that features more than 1 million twinkling lights, an incredible 52-foot programmable Christmas tree featuring a 32,000 square-foot overhead lighted canopy of orchestrated lights and music, plus guaranteed “Winter City” snow every night creating a magical winter wonderland for visitors. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:13:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/welcome-the-colorful-days-of-fall-in-north-dakota/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/welcome-the-colorful-days-of-fall-in-north-dakota/ As the air begins to cool and acres of colorful leaves start to blanket the valleys of the badlands, rivers and lakes, autumn is a magical time to visit North Dakota. In addition to the picturesque palette of colors created by the state’s unique fall foliage, North Dakota Tourism invites visitors to explore its scenic landscapes and partake in breathtaking outdoor adventures and enchanting fall festivals. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:43:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-remains-the-worlds-biggest-and-most-powerful-in-travel-tourism-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-remains-the-worlds-biggest-and-most-powerful-in-travel-tourism-market/ The latest World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals the U.S. remains the world’s biggest and most powerful travel and tourism market. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:04:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tennessee-tourism-out-performs-the-nation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tennessee-tourism-out-performs-the-nation/ Tennessee tourism generated $24.2 billion in domestic and international travel spending in 2021, according to recently released economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. It also marks the largest visitor spending nationally in Tennessee’s history. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:05:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitor-volume-to-san-francisco-forecasted-to-reach-21.5-million-in-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitor-volume-to-san-francisco-forecasted-to-reach-21.5-million-in-2022/ The San Francisco Travel Association, the official destination marketing organisation for the City and County of San Francisco, forecasted marked increases in visitor volume, visitor spending, group business and hotel occupancy this year compared to 2021 at its Annual Visitor and Lodging Forecast Forum held today at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:49:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-secretary-raimondo-announces-new-strategy-to-reenergize-nations-travel-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-secretary-raimondo-announces-new-strategy-to-reenergize-nations-travel-a/ Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has announced a national strategy to support the US travel and tourism industry, including an ambitious five-year goal of attracting 90 million inbound visitors annually. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:49:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-lakes-begins-preparations-for-ryder-cup-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-lakes-begins-preparations-for-ryder-cup-2016/ The Great Lakes is getting ready to once again welcome one of the world’s greatest team sporting events. Minnesota will be home to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska in the Minnesota River Valley from September 27th to October 2nd 2016. Hazeltine was founded by former president of the United States Golf Association Totten Heffelfinger. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:25:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-guests-drive-tourism-spending-upward-in-beverly-hills/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-guests-drive-tourism-spending-upward-in-beverly-hills/ The Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau has updated its visitor profile with an economic impact study that measures and tracks tourism’s contributions to the city. The visitor profile study focuses on visitor activity for 2014 and also compares results and trends to 2007 when the study was last conducted. Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:17:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mammoth-mountain-ski-area-to-acquire-big-bear-mountain-resorts-in-californi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mammoth-mountain-ski-area-to-acquire-big-bear-mountain-resorts-in-californi/ Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, owner of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, announced earlier it has entered into an agreement to acquire Big Bear Mountain Resorts in Big Bear Lake, California. Big Bear Mountain Resorts includes both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, the largest and most popular of southern California’s ski and snowboard resorts that host nearly 800,000 winter visits annually. Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:54:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minnesota-stadium-selected-for-super-bowl-lii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minnesota-stadium-selected-for-super-bowl-lii/ It has been announced that Minnesota will host the Super Bowl LII. The February 2018 contest will be held in the new Minnesota Stadium set to open in 2016. The bid was cantered on the theme ‘Built for the Bold’, highlighting the new stadium as an iconic centrepiece. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:08:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/severe-weather-causes-us-flight-cancellations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/severe-weather-causes-us-flight-cancellations/ Thousands of flights have been cancelled in the US due to severe weather conditions. Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Aer Lingus are among airlines that have cancelled services to New York and Boston in the wake of Storm Nemo. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:17:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-brand-reinvigorates-west-hollywood/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-brand-reinvigorates-west-hollywood/ The West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau has announced its new name: Visit West Hollywood. Simple and to-the-point, the new name better reflects the organisation’s mission, and serves as a call-to-action for travellers around the world. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:01:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obama-outlines-plans-to-boost-american-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obama-outlines-plans-to-boost-american-tourism/ American president Barack Obama has outlined a series of initiatives designed to boost international visitor numbers to the United States. Included in the measures were plans to expand the Global Entry System, which makes it easier for frequent visitors to cross borders, and expand the number of nations whose citizens could enter the country without a visa. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:53:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-to-europe-set-for-recovery-or-still-in-the-doldrums/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-to-europe-set-for-recovery-or-still-in-the-doldrums/ As the global economic situation remains volatile and the demographic make-up of the USA alters, we can expect changes in the way Americans travel. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-international-visitation-up-6-in-july-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-international-visitation-up-6-in-july-2011/ International visitation up six percent in July 2011 and up five percent July YTD 2011. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nta-says-trip-act-will-boost-domestic-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nta-says-trip-act-will-boost-domestic-tourism/ The introduction of the TRIP Act in the US Senate comes as welcome news to NTA. The Travel Regional Investment Partnership Act helps US destinations promote domestic tourism, which supports 7.7 million domestic jobs and accounts for nearly 3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:00:42 +0000