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New York City to End Horse-Drawn Carriages by Mid-2028
The New York City Council has passed a bill to phase out the city’s horse-drawn carriage industry by mid-2028, ending a 165-year-old tourist tradition after years of animal-welfare and safety disputes.
Hotels Confront Water Scarcity as Drought Tightens Grip on Tourism Destinations
Summer heat and drought have pushed hospitality's water consumption into the spotlight, with operators leaning on low-cost fixes such as aerated showerheads and lighter laundry schedules. The open question is whether costlier structural measures can scale.
Transatlantic Demand Holds Firm as Traveler Priorities Fragment
Demand across the transatlantic corridor remains resilient, but a more selective, cost-conscious and fragmented customer base is making the next source of growth harder for travel companies to pinpoint.
European Destinations Rethink North America as US and Canadian Travel Paths Split
US trips to Europe slipped in mid-2026 after a record year, while Canadian visits to Europe climbed sharply alongside a pullback from the United States. Tourism boards are being urged to treat the two markets as separate rather than one North American bloc.
Guernsey Keeps Duty-Free Allowances Unchanged After Budget Review
The States of Guernsey has decided against altering its duty-free allowance regime following a review, a move welcomed by the UK Travel Retail Forum as a boost for tourism and transport links.
Travel Executives Urge Trump Administration to Target 100 Million Annual Visitors by 2030
Source signal: Travel Execs Push Trump for 100 Million+ International Visitors by 2030
Africa's Tourism Growth Leans on the 'Missing Middle'
With travelers seeking value without sacrificing quality, Africa's biggest opportunity lies in building a reliable mid-market tier that has historically been underdeveloped.
Harry Styles' MSG Residency Expected to Give NYC Hotels a Lift
The 30-show Madison Square Garden run could provide a sustained boost to New York City hotel and short-term rental operators this fall.
Live Events Now Dictate Travel Plans as Spending Surges
Concerts, matches, and festivals have become the primary driver of travel decisions, with entertainment-driven trips surging and destinations competing to capture visitor spending.
Saudi Arabia's Almosafer Targets Year-End IPO Despite War Disruption
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia's largest travel and tourism company, is on track to list on the kingdom's stock exchange before the end of 2026, even as the U.S.-Iran war disrupts travel. The company is betting on domestic demand from Makkah, the Red Sea, and Qiddiya to weather the conflict.
China Unveils First Five-Year Plan to Boost Consumption, Targets $9 Trillion Retail Sales by 2030
China's cabinet has issued its first five-year plan dedicated to boosting consumption, aiming for annual retail sales of 60 trillion yuan ($9 trillion) by 2030 and promising to raise household incomes significantly.