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Written by Mia Taylor Last updated: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET Los Angeles, California – The US has “serious problems” with international travel to Japan that must be resolved to regain competitiveness.That's the assessment of the U.S. Travel Association and its leader, Chairman and CEO Jeff Freeman.At a press conference today in Los Angeles, California, where a travel industry convention is being held, Freeman offered his sobering thoughts on the issues plaguing inbound travel to the United States.Freeman told the media gathered at the IPW 2024 convention, “The United States remains the most visited country in the…

From atop San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced in a video released Sunday that tourism spending in California reached a record $150.4 billion last year. This number surpassed the previous pre-pandemic record of $144.9 billion set in 2019. San Diego also posted a record amount of tourist spending in 2023. San Diego Tourism Authority CEO Julie Coker told NBC 7 that tourists spent $14.3 billion in San Diego last year. This total is approximately $1 billion more than last year and $2.7 billion more than 2019. However, these numbers do not take into account inflation. For…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Travel at Columbus’ John Glenn International Airport is soaring past records. Figures show this spring was a record for passenger travel at the airport, and officials said February and March were the busiest on record. March 18-24 was the airport's busiest week ever, with 196,000 passengers flying through Columbus. Ohio state chairman says he took hallucinogens to write Bitcoin commencement speech Kristen Easterday, director of communications and communications for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, said the increase is another sign of growth in Columbus. “It says our community is strong, so when our community is strong,…

Janoka82 / iStock.comIf you're looking to travel on a budget, almost anything is possible with a few tweaks to your travel style. Even if you don't splurge on luxury accommodation, you'll want to travel more for less, and you'll have plenty of great travel stories to tell along the way.Check out: 10 Best US Vacation Destinations for Retirees on a BudgetRead next: Do you owe money to the IRS? Most people don't realize they have to do thisHere are some tips to help you start your trip on a budget, as well as a list of places and regions that…

Brand USA President and CEO Chris Thompson marked the end of his tenure during his final press conference at this week's IPW Tourism event. Looking back on more than a decade of service, Mr. Thompson expressed confidence in the resilience of the U.S. international inbound travel industry, citing its impressive performance in recent years.Mr. Thompson noted the resurgence of travel enthusiasm and emphasized the United States' leadership in long-haul travel arrivals. Last year, the country welcomed nearly 67 million visitors who spent a total of $213 billion on travel and tourism-related activities, an increase of 28% from the previous year.…

New York's The Travel Agency added another No. 1 to its list of accolades, becoming one of the first licensed adult-use cannabis stores to open in the state in early 2023. It is the first recreational cannabis company to open three stores. The nonprofit organization said in a press release that it is partnering with Chris Concannon, founder of Terrapin Greens LLC and one of 463 conditional adult-use retail dispensary licensees starting in 2022, to open the 5th Street Pharmacy in Manhattan on Wednesday. announced that they are opening a new store in town. The new 3,300-square-foot store is also…

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the go-ahead for an initial public offering to TBO Tek Limited (TBO).This B2B travel distribution company connects buyers and suppliers in 100 countries for products such as air, hotel, rail, car rental, cruise, and packages. The company plans to launch its IPO from Wednesday to Friday and begin trading on May 15th.Based on the price range stated in the prospectus, TBO expects to generate approximately $180 million from the IPO. Get digital travel information delivered to your inbox every day Subscribe to our newsletter below The company said it will…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Fuel prices in Champaign are now back on the downward trend ahead of summer travel. The average cost per gallon rose 3.2 cents in the past week, for a total of $3.56 per gram, GasBuddy said. GasBuddy surveyed his 79 gas stations in Champaign and found prices were 4.2 cents lower than last month and 21.1 cents lower than last year. The cheapest station in Champaign on Sunday was priced at $3.33 per gram, while the most expensive station was priced at $3.82 per gram, a difference of almost 50 cents. Statewide, the lowest gasoline price…

But what are their specific responsibilities, and how do they help get the plane where it needs to go?Southwest Airlines Chief Meteorologist David Dillahunt joins the podcast to explain how he and his team support day-to-day air traffic decisions, including delays, reroutes, and cancellations. We also talk about what types of weather are the biggest concerns for airlines and why flying first thing in the morning is usually the best decision during the summer. This is a must-listen before your next flight (or on the plane!).we want to hear from you!Have a question for our meteorologist? Call 609-272-7099 and leave…

The importance of boutique hotels to this city is no secret to locals and visitors alike. His May 5 article in Travel + Leisure highlights the rapid growth in business.Travel + Leisure first praised Asheville's overall hospitality, including highly rated restaurants, independent boutiques, more than 50 craft breweries, and live music venues.According to an article in Travel + Leisure, the growth of Asheville's boutique hotel scene is consistent with the unique industry thriving in the area.more:Asheville's unusual beer bar expands into new locationWhat is a boutique hotel?Boutique hotels are characterized by low guest capacity and a personal, quaint atmosphere. Each…