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New U.S. National Travel Strategy Revealed
The United States Department of Commerce has announced a new strategy to welcome international travelers again after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commerce Department revealed that the goal is to welcome 90 million international visitors by 2027 and to achieve an estimated $279 billion in annual spending. Additionally, the government agency is looking to modernize and…
Read MoreBig Spenders Keep Retail Sector Healthy
Visa Inc. has seen a resurge of activity among cardholders. Continuing to see trends consistent to before the pandemic, the company is comfortable. Chief Executive Al Kelly seems to think that spending trends are due to demand for activities outside of the house. “We’re just not seeing these negative impacts in our numbers” he said…
Read MoreNAPHA Survey Results Name Top Amusement Parks
In 2021, many people started returning to amusement parks following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA), a survey conducted revealed that members went to an average of 10 amusement parks compared to 3 in 2020. The average member has visited 100 different parks in their lifetime. The survey resulted…
Read MoreHigh Gas Prices Could Hinder Summer Travel
Almost 70% of people plan to travel this summer, but gas prices and inflation could stand in the way. A survey conducted by the American Hotel and Lodging Association said that over half of the people surveyed said they were likely to take fewer and shorter trips due to high gas prices. The Midwest might…
Read MoreFastest Growing Cities In America
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, data shows that cities in the South and West regions of the United States had the most growth from July 2020 to July 2021. Out of the 15 fastest-growing cities, 7 of them were in the South, and 8 of them were in the West. These two regions also…
Read MoreThe American Consumer Is Changing
During the pandemic, consumers focused on goods rather than services. They would replace services with goods they could buy. For example, while gyms were closed or simply considered risky, many consumers purchased workout equipment to keep in their homes. In the spring of 2021, goods accounted for 42% of household spending compared to 35% prior…
Read MoreIt’s All About The Travel Companion
The mindset of the American traveler has changed a lot the past two years. As the world continues to open back up, pent-up travel demand is skyrocketing the industry back towards pre-pandemic levels. As American travelers begin to make their plans, a new trend is emerging. According to a study conducted by the University of…
Read MoreGoogle Maps Update Brings Real World View to Your Phone
Google Maps has made key updates that will go into effect later this year. Users will soon be able to have an immersive view of locations from their smartphone. The immersive view is an in-depth navigation that allows users to see through locations before they are there. Google has collected street view and aerial images…
Read MorePre-Departure Testing is Impacting International Travel
The U.S. Travel Association shares that pre-departure testing is limiting the amount of international visitors to the United States this summer. A survey conducted of vaccinated international travelers revealed that over half of the travelers are concerned of potentially having to cancel a trip due to U.S. pre-departure testing requirements. International arrivals to the U.S.…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Announces New Microsoft Partnership
American Airlines has partnered with Microsoft Azure, a cloud platform to help create a superior experience for employees and customers. The platform will speed up digital modifications to meet customer demands and business processes for a smooth experience. The partnership was first introduced at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport using machine and data analytics to…
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