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Tourism
Rising temperatures threaten the Mediterranean's tourism industry
by
Guy Hedgecoe
Oct 12, 2023
Temperatures are increasing in the Mediterranean 20% faster than the global average. That's likely to have an impact on tourism.
Smaller, independent hotels in Europe find it harder to bounce back from the pandemic
by
Leanna Byrne
Oct 6, 2023
While 77% of European hotels are independently owned, they've struggled to rebound from the pandemic as easily as larger hotel chains.
A decade after its debt crisis, Greece's economy may have recovered
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Oct 5, 2023
"In the last several years, there's been sort of an acceleration of an economic turnaround," said Liz Alderman at the New York Times. "We're basically at a point now where Greece is essentially booming."
If the Great Salt Lake dries up, what would that mean for the U.S. economy?
by
Janet Nguyen
Sep 22, 2023
The demise of the landmark site would affect a range of industries as well as Utah residents’ health. It would strike an emotional blow as well.
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.
How climate change is impacting where and when tourists want to travel
by
Ali Budner
Aug 11, 2023
After a hot summer, some travelers are expressing more concern about heat waves, wildfires and other extreme weather events that might affect their plans.
Business is still unpredictable for this Hawaii boat tour owner
Aug 4, 2023
The pandemic almost sunk Manu Powers' company. Though it's mounted a recovery, the summer rush still isn't what it used to be.
For public good, not for profit.
Americans are going abroad again, and airfare prices track the trend
Aug 4, 2023
International airfare is up 10% from last year, while domestic airfare is down more than 10%, according to the travel site Hopper.
Hotels and restaurants have had trouble hiring, so they innovated
Jul 17, 2023
That’s meant automating some tasks once done by humans and thinking carefully about the humans they do hire.
Is birding tourism in Colombia finally ready to take flight?
by
Stan Alcorn
Jun 6, 2023
There are more bird species in the country than any other in the world. And post-pandemic, Colombia hopes more bird-watchers will visit.