Tourism

The post-COVID rebound for restaurants and other hospitality businesses has created opportunities for younger and older workers.

Fewer pedestrians are wandering onto popular 2nd Avenue, hurting businesses. That’s prompted an initiative to help boost foot traffic.

The Rio Grande has gone dry in the Big Bend region, forcing the industry to adapt — less boating and more hiking and biking.

Up to 10,000 birders visit High Island each spring, boosting business for the small restaurants and motels near and along the coastal area.

China wants to transform Macao, known as the "Las Vegas of the East," into a real Vegas that relies more on entertainment and tourism, and less on gambling for its revenues. 

Flights haven't restarted in high volume since the pandemic drop-off, and South Koreans are booking their vacations elsewhere.

"We want to add something good to Burlington, Vermont," says co-owner Hannington Kasagga.

It’s a big day in Scotland — the birthday of poet Robert Burns. His legacy continues to bring millions into the country’s economy.

Luxury residences, a golf course and international airport have harmful environmental impacts, some locals argue. But they're also big job creators in a tourism-driven economy.

After weathering an economic meltdown, Lebanon's restaurants and hotels face the challenge of staying open amid the Israel-Hamas war.