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The city of San Diego and tourism officials kicked off the summer tourism season Tuesday by highlighting all the region has to offer visitors and pointing out the importance of tourism revenue to the local economy. Mayor Todd Gloria and representatives from the San Diego Tourism Authority were among those celebrating the unofficial start of summer at the San Diego Museum of Natural History. The 31.8 million people who visited San Diego last year spent $14.3 billion, a record high, and generated more than $1 billion in tax revenue, officials said. Gloria said tourism is the city’s third-highest source of…

BROOKINGS, South Dakota (KELO) – The South Dakota Children’s Museum has all kinds of activities for kids, from climbing to building. About 60 percent of visitors to Brookings attractions come from outside the county, said Marketing Director Kelly Vilhauer. “Usually we have people from all 50 states. We missed a few last year, but we’re definitely going to get them this year. We see people from all different countries,” Vilhauer said. . The Children’s Museum is one of the many things to experience and see in the area. Last year, visitors spent about $125 million in Brookings County. “Tourism is…

BALTIMORE — A big part of Maryland’s tourism success is the hospitality industry and the people behind it. Women working in hospitality came together at the American Visionary Art Museum on Tuesday to share what drives them. The first Women of Hospitality Conference was held during Maryland Travel and Tourism Week for discussion, growth, and empowerment. “It’s empowering to be here ready to talk, engage, connect, and build a community for us to grow,” said Cori Grefer, event manager for the Maryland Restaurant Association. I will give it to you,” he said.Hospitality is a male-dominated industry, but these women are…

skift take Albania, Tanzania, Indonesia, Egypt and El Salvador were named as the emerging economies that have shown the most improvement in promoting travel and tourism development since 2019. Here are some insights. — Dawit Habtemariam, Sean O’Neill While the world’s most developed countries continue to dominate the tourism industry, we’re just getting a good snapshot of which emerging markets are reaping the benefits. The World Economic Forum analyzes the travel and tourism competitiveness of countries around the world every two years, and has just released its 2024 report. What caught Skift’s eye was how a handful of emerging market…

Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Secretary Lydia Mihalik joined approximately 120 travel and tourism industry partners on the lawn of the Ohio Statehouse to support the continued growth of the tourism industry in Ohio. Celebrated success.Surpassing previous records, tourism now boasts an all-time economic impact of more than $56 billion annually.“Visit Day is a great opportunity to celebrate and promote the diverse attractions and destinations that make our state a great place to visit and raise a family,” said Governor DeWine. “The tourism industry is a significant contributor to Ohio’s economy and helps Ohio’s people,…

As this weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, Pennsylvania is rolling out new branding to attract tourists. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Monday that the state’s tourism slogan will change from “Pennsylvania. The Pursuit of Happiness” to “Pennsylvania. Great American Travel.” A new campaign backed by Wayne native Abbi Jacobson will reach 72 million people who live within a four-hour drive of the state, Shapiro’s office said. More: Heading to the Jersey Shore on Friday? Chickies & Pete’s may pay the tollJacobson, star of “Broad City” and “A League of Their Own,” is the voice of an accompanying ad, which…

LOGAN — Utah State University will host a community event in Bear Lake this weekend to share data about increased tourism at the recreation spot that straddles the Utah-Idaho border.The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, in City Hall Lakeview Room (Building C), 69 N. Paradise Pkwy, Garden City. Preliminary results of a six-month research study on Bear Lake will be presented.Researchers and students from USU’s Sociology, Anthropology, and Communication Studies and Philosophy departments led this project to better understand the impact of increased tourism on Bear Lake’s ecosystem and community. It included interviews with over 40 different…

The Minnesota Timberwolves have home-court advantage in the Western Conference Finals and welcome the Dallas Mavericks and Turner Sports to Minneapolis this week for a momentous occasion as the Inside the NBA crew visits the city for the first time in several years. Anthony Edwards’ memorable “I got you” comment to Charles Barkley not only sparked excitement, but also inspired the state’s Explore Minnesota Tourism Council to use the quote in a promotional graphic. By the numbers, the Minnesota Timberwolves have only reached the conference finals once in franchise history. Charles Barkley last visited Minnesota for the Conference Finals against…

With six years left until the deadline for the global goals, the United Nations Tourism Secretary-General is calling for a human-centered transformation of tourism. The call comes as the United Nations Tourism Office once again partners with the World Economic Forum on the 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index. The report underlines the importance of tourism to all developed and developing countries, while underscoring that the sector is rapidly recovering from the effects of the pandemic. , the index also reflects growing challenges such as air connectivity, labor shortages, and uneven adoption of technology and innovation. We have a responsibility…

Everybody say, “Love!” We’re headed around the world in pursuit of exciting cities that embrace the LGBTIQ+ community with open arms (not to mention sequins and confetti). These are the kinds of places that understand that life is meant for celebrating – whether through rowdy drag shows that thrill with sass, joyous street parties that bring out crowds of thousands or thumping dance clubs that party on till sunrise.   Follow us to some of the most progressive, inclusive and accepting destinations around the world. Places where you can truly show your spirit of pride. London’s Pride festivities are among the best…