In 2017, New York City welcomed 1.03 million Chinese visitors. NYC & Company, the destination marketing organization for New York City forecasts a steady growth in international tourism to 1.11 million in 2018.

As Kilauea continues its latest eruption, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park remains closed, even as the eruption becomes an opportunity for tourists to explore.

The eruption of the Kilauea Volcano has caused a drop in tourism on the Big Island. People do not visit, and cruise ships sail elsewhere. But most travelers probably do not cancel their trips altogether.

Tourism in the Caribbean is exceeding 2018 expectations despite the fact that some hotels in six of the Caribbean’s 32 major destinations are still in rebuilding mode following last year’s hurricanes.

The World Travel & Tourism Council has invited transport ministers attending the annual International Transport Forum in Leipzig, Germany, to partner with the tourism sector to implement biometrics to make travel more efficient and secure.

UNWTO secretary general Zurab Pololikashvili obtained the support of this key governing body for the priorities that will set up the work of the organization for the coming years.