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Tourism economy
Cyclists and hikers bring life back to an old gold mining town in Wyoming
by
Caitlin Tan
Sep 18, 2023
A growing number of adventurers are traveling the Continental Divide each summer, bringing a much-needed boost to one community.
What China's domestic tourism recovery looks like at a seafood market
by
Jennifer Pak
Aug 30, 2023
There's more foot traffic than in December, but that doesn't always translate into more spending at Xiamen's Bashi.
With housing in short supply, some resort towns pay landlords to rent to locals
by
Rachel Cohen
Jun 1, 2023
Resort communities that saw growth during the pandemic are trying to stop the bleed of local workers being priced out.
Yellowstone's gateway communities seeing economic impact from flooding closures
by
Madelyn Beck
Aug 9, 2022
Some businesses are rebounding after historic flooding in the region. But others are still struggling.
This summer on Cape Cod, longer lines and help wanted signs
Jul 30, 2021
Almost every restaurant and business is understaffed this summer. At the same time, there are more tourists on the Cape than ever.
Puerto Rican businesses hang on in an economy shaped by disaster
Feb 3, 2021
Entrepreneurs have endured natural disasters and political crises — and now COVID-19. “You have to be super, super tough," a business owner says.
How insuring ecosystems could help communities adapt to climate change
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 22, 2020
“We were trying to insure something that no one owns,” says Kathy Baughman McLeod, director of the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center.
For public good, not for profit.
Due to COVID-19, this Thai tour operator is playing the waiting game
by
Sean McHenry
Sep 24, 2020
Tourism is one of Thailand's most important industries, but it's been hard-hit by COVID-19. A Thai tour operator describes how things are going.
QR codes and dramatic vistas: tips for traveling during the pandemic
by
Jennifer Pak
May 15, 2020
Traveling will look very different during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saudi Arabia announces new chapter in diversifying economy away from oil: tourist visas
by
Scott Tong
Sep 27, 2019
For the first time, the conservative kingdom is opening up to tourists from more than 40 countries.