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6/24/22

US Tourism: Is Gun Violence Behind Decline In International Tourism To The U.S.?

When international travel to the U.S. fell last year, many blamed the so-called “Trump Slump” — arguing that the President’s low approval ratings overseas are to blame for the drop in tourism. But as the country continues to face mass shootings, like the Florida school shooting last week, it seems gun violence might be playing a role. After the mass shooting that left 58 concert-goers dead in Las Vegas last October, Germany warned its people to avoid the city. And Australia tells its citizens, “the United States has more violent crime” than it does, and that “mass shootings can occur in public places.” Last year, tourism fell by 4% and the U.S. fell from the second-most visited country in the world, to the third.

Boston Globe Travel Columnist Christopher Muther joined Jim Braude to discuss whether a gun slump is the cause of the tourism decline, and other travel issues.

Read more at: Is Gun Violence Behind Decline In International Tourism To The U.S.?

3/26/22

EU Tourism: Spectacular train journeys in Europe to put on your bucket list in 2022 - byJessica Vincent

With a rail network that spans hundreds of thousands of kilometres, Europe is one of the world’s most diverse and accessible train travel destinations.

From five-star luxury sleepers in Spain to 100-year-old rail routes in Slovenia, we pick the continent’s most spectacular train journeys for your next European rail adventure.

Read more at: Spectacular train journeys in Europe to put on your bucket list in 2022 | Euronews

3/30/21

France-Tourism drop: Tourist slump sees Paris region lose €15.5 billion

Travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic have left Paris with only a fraction of its usual tourists. The slump has cost the French capital and its surrounding region over €15 billion in losses

Read more at: Tourist slump sees Paris region lose €15.5 billion - Business daily

6/19/20

Italy's tourism industry braces for 'worst revenue slump in over 20 years'

The country, which welcomed over 60 million foreign tourists in 2018, according to the World Tourism Organization, is now expecting 56 million fewer overnight stays, according to a new survey from Florence's Centrefor Tourism Studies.

Read more at:
Italy's tourism industry braces for 'worst revenue slump in over 20 years' - The Local

3/15/20

US Economy: Area Convention and Visitors Bureau paints bleak picture on virus' economic impact

Over 350 teams and 10,000 spectators were supposed to be filling 29 different Springfield gyms this week for the Home School National Basketball Tournament.

But as with many other events, the tourney was cancelled because of the coronavirus threat. Tim Flatt, the Executive Director of the Home School National Tournament, said it was not an easy decision as tourney officials had to weigh the health concerns against the cherished memories for fans and players that would never be realized if the games weren't played.

"The parents think we made a great decision but the kids are heartbroken," Flatt said. "The last thing we wanted to do though was be responsible for bringing the virus to this area. We love Springfield.

We love the leadership and the friendliness of the people and we want to keep a long-term relationship here."

The emotional toll is not the only problem developing though.

According to officials with the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Sports Commission, the economic impact from losing the tournament effects everything from the city's potential gas and food revenue to over 7,000 room-nights at local hotels that are lost.

So now the tourism industry will have to wait and see how bad things get.

"I've never seen anything like it," Kimberlin said. "And I hope I never see anything like it again."

"How's this all going to play out?" Kettering added. "It's just uncharted territory."

Read more at: Area Convention and Visitors Bureau paints bleak picture on virus' economic impact

3/1/20

Coronavirus: Louvre museum in Paris closes due to staff fears

2/24/20

France - Corona Virus: Paris braces for tourism hit as virus keeps Chinese at home

12/6/19

USA: Why is tourism to the United States on the decline? - Gun Violence

The decrease isn't steep, but any decline is seen as alarming, given the overall rise in global tourism.

One of the major reasons for this decline in tourism to the US is the fear of gun violence in America, which is widely publicized around the world.

Read more at:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/09/06/more-people-are-traveling-world-than-ever-number-coming-america-is-dropping/

11/21/19

Tourism: Spain set for tourism record as U.S. visitors counter Brexit blues

Spain is on track for a record year of tourist arrivals, the seventh straight year of new highs, with U.S. and Asian visitors countering the disruption of Brexit and collapse of tour operator Thomas Cook, the industry minister said on Wednesday.

Read more at:
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-spain-economy-tourism/spain-set-for-tourism-record-as-u-s-visitors-counter-brexit-blues-idUKKBN1XU20E

10/4/19

Germany - tourism: Seven events in Germany you can't miss in October

9/1/19

USA - Visitors/Tourists To US Beware: No Gun Controls, White Extremists, and Frequent Kilings of Innocent people - "Recent Texas shooting: Death toll rises to 7 in gunman's rampage - by John Bacon and Olivia Sanchez

The death toll rose to seven Sunday after a gunman's rampage that left many more injured following what began as a routine traffic stop in Odessa, police in the West Texas city said.

Odessa police spokesman Steve LeSueur said Sunday that at least one person remains in “life-threatening” condition. Police Chief Michael Gerke previously said the gunman, whose name has not been released, was fatally shot by police.

"There is no longer an immediate threat to the public, and this situation continues to be investigated by local, state and federal officials," Gerke said in a statement.

The assault took place one day before a series of gun law changes in state that ease restrictions on where Texans can carry or store firearms, from foster homes to churches.

The shooting began Saturday afternoon when a state trooper pulled over the suspect, described by authorities as a white male in his mid-30s and driving a gold-colored car, was pulled over for a traffic violation on Interstate 20 between Midland and Odessa.

The driver opened fire on the trooper before fleeing westbound on the interstate, shooting his way to Odessa, stealing a mail truck and continuing his assault, police said.

Read more: Texas shooting: Death toll rises to 7 in gunman's rampage

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8/4/19

USA: Tourists Beware - US Still Cowboy Country: Mass shootings past 24 hrs kill 30 people in Texas and Ohio

Tourism USA - Still No Gun Control ?

This year alone, there have been at least 32 fatal shootings in America,

Mass shootings in El Paso Texas, and Dayton Ohio. If I was a tourist deciding if I would go on vacation to America, and heard that 29 people were killed within 24 hrs today, in addition to the non-stop gun violence all around the country, and knowing the US has no real gun control laws which work, I would certainly think twice, before I would go to the US on vacation.

Statistics are also showing that the U.S. tourismvhas suffered heavily since 2016. Now it looks like the evidence is finally here.

The bigger picture shows the U.S.is specially losing ground on the global stage. Arrivals to Europe and Asia-Pacific both increased by 6 percent, while the Middle East saw a 10 percent uptick in 2018. It seems that global travelers are looking elsewhere for their vacations.

“International travel markets posted disparate performance in 2018 including several notable surprises on the downside,” states the report from Tourism Economics.

“After registering average annual growth of 23 percent over the previous decade, Chinese travel to the US stopped in its tracks last year—perhaps in connection to trade tensions. Similarly, South Korea fell 3 percent after averaging 11 percent growth over the prior ten years. Japan also contracted; this continues the narrative of an ever important but languishing market. And Germany surprised with a steep decline in 2018, perhaps evidence of a reaction to unpopular U.S. diplomacy and policies.”

Among some of the major reasons foreign tourists are giving for not choosing the US as their tourist destination are: inadequate Public Transportation Systens, personal safety, as a result of gun violence and poor infrastructure.

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6/21/19

SPAIN and climate change: Climate change a treat to tourism in Spain

Climate change a threat to tourism in Spain

6/20/19

Global Tourism: while some cities around the world want more tourist, many don't

Tourist overload: Some world destinations want more visitors - and some really, really don't

5/30/19

HUNGARY : Presenly 7 dead recovered, while 21 still are missing after tour boat sinks in Hungary

7 dead, 21 missing after tour boat sinks in Hungary

4/26/19

Italy: Tourist turning up their noses at city's decay - by Angela Giuffrida

Romans revolt as tourists turn their noses up at city’s decay. Rubbish, potholes and metro closures contribute to anger among visitors and citizens.

4/16/19

The Netherlands : Large number of tourists causing Amsterdam floating flower market closure

Amsterdam's last floating florist closes, blaming tourists

4/15/19

France - Paris: Historic Notre Dame goes up in flames: Huge fire underway at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Notre Dame, Paris France

A "significant fire" broke out at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris at 7 pm local time,
according to the national police.

Smoke could be seen billowing out from the top of the medieval cathedral, as flames leapt out beside its two bell towers.

French fire services said they are "not sure" if the fire can be stopped, according to AFP.

Both the spire and roof of the cathedral have now collapsed.

Footage from the scene showed flames inside one of the building's two towers.

Notre Dame Cathedral is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and is perhaps the most famous church in the world. It is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris and work was begun in 1163 and completed in 1345. During the French Revolution, the cathedral was rededicated to the Cult of Reason, and then to the Cult of the Supreme Being and many of the treasures of the cathedral were either destroyed or plundered

WATCH MORE: Moment Notre Dame Cathedral's spire comes crashing down amid fire

Live updates: Huge fire underway at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris | Euronews

1/15/19

US Government Shutdown: hurting tourist industry - travel implications

Intl. tourists starting to avoid
visiting US following Govt, shutdown

Not only in the US, but also in bordering countries, the multi million tourist industry is starting to hurt from the Trump Administration government shutdown.

In the Bahamas local business owners warily eye the Trump U.S. government shut down and any potential impact on the tourism industry, fearing a continuation that could lead to a drop in visitor arrivals to the Bahamas, as around 800,000 federal employees await pay.

With the shutdown entering its 26th^th day and Friday marking the first missed pay period for these workers across the United States, planning future trips to The Bahamas will be the last thing on their minds.

Similar situations can be seen in Mexico and Canada, which usually attract a lot of US tourists throughout the year.

As the lock-down continues, travelers and tourists visiting the US are also dwindling.

International Airlines around the world are advising their customers traveling to the U.S. that they arrive at airports at least three hours prior to their scheduled departure time, due to increased processing times and other delays and many tourists have cancelled plans to visit the US.

Airline pilots tell @RealDonaldTrump that the #shutdown is jeopardizing national security — air marshals, TSA, air traffic controllers and more.

The largest association of pilots in the US has also expressed concerns over the safety of the nation’s airspace which it said was being threatened due to the shutdown.

There has not been a blanket order yet to clos, but National Parks across the US are struggling to remain open without funding to pay rangers. Without staff at the gates, parks are also losing a reported $400,000 a day in entry fees. Many campgrounds and walking trails have had to close due to a build-up of litter and other sanitation issues.

Bottom-line: at this point in time, international and local tourists probably should think twice before planning a trips to and in the US.

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1/6/19

TRAVEL WARNING : Get to US airports early:Trump US Government Adminstration shutdown could double security lines as more and moreTSA agents call in sick

Get to US airports early: Government shutdown could double security lines as TSA agents have been calling in sick .

Also international tourists should avoid traveling to the US because most National Parks and other Public attractions are also closed as a result of the Trump Government shutdown.

Read more at:
https://on.mktw.net/2RzqlYw

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