Historically, cities and cultural centers have assumed a ‘more is more’ attitude towards the tourism industry, unable to resist its enticing economic boons. But now, as landmarks and monuments are...

...experiences. The Atlantic explores. –Chinese women are “fueling a fertility tourism industry” around the world, going abroad to receive in-vitro fertilization, egg freezing and other services that are not always...

...team’s findings at South by Southwest Interactive 2016. Here, we preview the team’s findings on Cuban tourism. For many Americans, Cuba’s charms lie in its nostalgia, with much of its...

...a baby’s heart rate and oxygen levels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic6vWoSd8Fk   Halal tourism (#21) In last year’s Future 100, we highlighted the growing spending power of the Muslim traveler—and the growing willingness...

...is that a growing segment of outbound Chinese are now traveling independently to increasingly far-flung locations. Cities, tourism boards, and travel, retail and hospitality brands alike are aggressively wooing this...

The Chinese are now the world’s most prolific travelers: According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, 83 million Chinese citizens traveled abroad in 2012, a huge rise from 10...

tourism economy is likely to move forward. After all, tourism destinations frequently claim they want to provide something for everyone, so offering marijuana-related options adds one more ingredient to the...

–Hermès is reinventing the trip to the laundromat with a series of popups celebrating the 80th anniversary of its famed silk scarves. Via WhoWhatWear. –China’s growing middle class...

As conversational commerce continues to catch on, travel companies are emerging as early adopters, creating virtual assistants to help consumers book flights and accommodation. In recent months, Expedia,...

...ties, tourism will be the first to benefit. We look at why Cuba for Americans is “like the full moon for werewolves,” and how the tourism sector will develop going...