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When it comes to geographic boundaries, there’s little overlap between Traverse City and Leelanau County. But when it comes to Northern Michigan’s brand as a tourist destination, the two are deeply intertwined — and getting more so every year. Local tourism leaders see the relationship as a “rising tide floats all boats” situation, arguing that tourists to the area mean increased traffic, revenue, jobs, and year-round economic viability for the entire region. Meanwhile, Leland Township Supervisor Susan Och feels there is a growing feeling among Leelanau residents that the county is “bearing the brunt of regional tourism” without being included…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear delivered a Team Kentucky update Thursday at Frankfort’s historic Castle & Key Distillery, joining state tourism industry leaders to speak about the state’s record-breaking tourism revenues for the second consecutive year.According to a statement from Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, the state is on track to reach $13.8 billion in tourism revenue in 2023. The 2023 record would follow the previous record of $12.9 billion set in 2022.”Our economy and tourism industry are booming. More and more people want to visit Kentucky for our world-class destinations and events, providing more experiences for families while creating…
HONOLULU (KHON2) — April 2024 brought some changes to Hawaii’s tourist landscape, with fewer people visiting the islands compared to last year, according to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to News 2 You. Visitor numbers in April 2024 were 753,551, down 8.9% from April 2023. Spending followed suit, down 12.6% to a total of $1.51 billion. Air travel remained the leading mode of travel, with 721,855 travelers arriving by plane, primarily from the western and eastern U.S. However, the number of travelers arriving by cruise ship…
The message, scrawled in block letters in black marker pen on a makeshift wooden placard, read: “Everywhere you look, everyone is a foreigner.”Police said 10,000 protesters took to the streets of Palma, Mallorca, on the last weekend of May, at the start of the summer holiday season. Their message was that tourism was making life unlivable for Palma residents.But why is there suddenly so much discontent in a place where throngs of tourists have been the norm for decades?The answer seems complicated. The impact of COVID-19 is certainly a factor. But so is the fact that more people around the…
Image credit: Getty ImagesGlobal tourism is booming. People wish it wasn’t.Article informationThe message was scrawled in block letters in black marker pen on a makeshift wooden placard: “Everywhere you look, everyone is a foreigner,” it read.Police said 10,000 protesters took to the streets of Palma, Mallorca, on the last weekend of May, at the start of the summer holiday season. Their message was that tourism was making life unlivable for Palma residents.But why is there suddenly so much discontent in a place where throngs of tourists have been the norm for decades?The answer seems complicated. The impact of COVID-19 is…
Kentucky had another record-breaking year for tourism in 2023. Approximately 79.3 million tourists visited Kentucky in 2023, generating more than $13.8 billion in economic impact. This is a 4.5% increase over 2022, which also saw record-breaking tourism. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement Thursday at Castle and Key Distillery in Frankfort. “Tourists visited our businesses and attractions, spent $9.7 billion, and stayed in our state,” Governor Beshear said. Of that $9.7 billion in spending, $2.54 billion was spent in the food and beverage sector. Governor Beshear points out the success of the bourbon industry. Bourbon can be found in both…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s tourism industry maintained its record pace in 2023, generating nearly $14 billion in economic impact while maintaining nearly 100,000 jobs, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. What you need to know: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said the state’s tourism industry will maintain its record pace in 2023. The governor said tourism has generated nearly $14 billion in economic impact while supporting nearly 100,000 jobs. Beshear added that visitors to the Bluegrass State spent $9.7 billion last year, continuing a post-pandemic tourism boom. Bourbon distilleries and horse farms are just a few of the state’s…
Departing passengers wait in line for security at Terminal 1 at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Friday, May 24, 2024. (Bizayef Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye An Allegiant Air plane lands at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto Passengers arriving at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas head to the pickup area for ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft on Friday, May 24, 2024. (Biz-Aif Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye Passengers arrive at Terminal 1 at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Friday, May 24, 2024. (Bizayef Tesfaye/Las Vegas…
Bruce Schreiner, The Associated Press 15 minutes ago Kentucky United States state flag waving on flagpole, sunrise, fog (Getty Images) FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s tourism industry maintained its record growth rate in 2023, generating nearly $14 billion in economic impact while maintaining nearly 100,000 jobs, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday. The Democratic governor said tourism has maintained momentum as a key contributor to Kentucky’s economic growth even after the pandemic, with visitors spending $9.7 billion in the Bluegrass State last year. Read more Kentucky news updates “We welcome people to our new home in Kentucky, a place full of…
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new tourism slogan announced this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro highlights Pennsylvania as the “Great American Escape.” Gov. Shapiro announced the new slogan Monday during a visit to Lackawanna County, the first stop on a week-long RV tour ahead of Memorial Day weekend to promote the new brand and the Keystone State’s tourism industry. subscribeThe new brand replaces “Pennsylvania. Pursue Your Happiness,” which was established for eight years during the administration of former Gov. Tom Wolf. In total, the governor plans to make 50 visits across 14 counties this week, according to Shapiro’s office. “Pennsylvania truly…