Tourist spending in the U.S. state of Alabama dropped 20% last year at the height of pandemic lockdowns and business closings, but the state fared better than most during the coronavirus crisis, state tourism officials said.
The U.S. state of Massachusetts has announced over $1 million in travel and tourism recovery grants, with a portion of that coming to western Massachusetts.
The Caribbean island of Anguilla has entered a mandatory 14-day lockdown, effective since midnight April 22, due to a surge in Covid-19 cases.
As travel continues a steady return growth (with safety regulations in place), The Bahamas is excited to welcome back visitors with more flight options and deals this summer.
New York City is launching a $30 million tourism advertising campaign, the largest ever in the city’s history, in a bid to rekindle the industry.
The unique power of tourism to drive sustainable development was made clear as UNWTO took part in the 27th Ibero-American Summit in Andorra.