THE COST OF PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS WAS 6.6 BILLION EUROS
One year on from the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, a new report from France's Court of Auditors offers a measured reflection. While the Games ran smoothly, the economic impact was modest, and p ...
U.S. TOURISM HIT BY YET ANOTHER SHUTDOWN
As of October 1, 2025, the United States found itself in the midst of yet another government shutdown, its twentieth since 1976. A failure to reach a consensus on the federal budget in Congress trigge ...
THE RISE OF SMART HOTEL ROOMS: BALANCING TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN TOUCH
The hospitality sector is currently experiencing a tech-driven evolution, with "smart hotel rooms" changing the very nature of the guest experience, from the initial booking right through to check-out ...
THE 2026 WORLD CUP IN MEXICO IS A CATALYST FOR CHILD SEX TOURISM
As Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup—a massive event expected to bring a lot of people to its stadiums—there's a lot of excitement about the economic benefits and the global attention ...
ATHLETES AS GLOBAL AMBASSADORS PROMOTING SPORTS TOURISM
Across the globe, destinations are increasingly leveraging the celebrity appeal of top athletes. Think football icons, Olympic legends – they're becoming key in showcasing countries and cities. In ess ...