Gaming tourism has become a significant factor in shaping local economies, attracting visitors eager to experience entertainment and leisure activities. As gaming attractions continue to expand, they ...

New years bring new rules, and these are the biggest changes travelers will face when it comes to increased and additional tourism fees in 2026.

A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas ...

Kentucky’s tourism industry stayed on its record-setting pace in 2023, generating an economic impact approaching $14 billion while sustaining nearly 100,000 jobs, Gov. Andy Beshear said ...

A study by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) again demonstrated that Washington County’s tourism industry continues to be a major driver in our local economy and ...

The $25.6 billion number includes $15.7 in direct visitor spending, plus indirect effects such as wages being spent in local economies. Not all counties benefit equally from tourism in Wisconsin, but ...

Many feel regenerative tourism has the potential to transform the industry. But the continued resistance to a clear definition or measurement criteria may hinder its potential. In the first entry in ...

As a state, Florida has been jokingly described as its own planet. Its uniqueness may beat to the sound of a separate drum. But the state also offers diverse experiences, breathtaking ocean views, and ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—Travel and tourism generated more than $130 billion in economic impact for Florida in 2024, a study showed. The VISIT FLORIDA’s 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism study showed a record ...

An effort to increase the state hotel tax by $25 to offset the impact of visitors on the environment and climate change has stalled this legislative session but the concept of a “green fee” remains ...