The holiday season is always a busy travel time, with many hitting the road and taking to the skies to see loved ones (or simply to venture somewhere a bit sunnier). New research indicates travelers are looking to spend more time away from home this holiday season—a trend which may continue into the coming years.

TourismAcademy.org, the leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing the tourism industry through innovative education, training, and professional development, has announced it has rebranded to Learn Tourism.

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, New Zealand Māori Tourism and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association formalize new endeavor—Destination Original Indigenous Tourism—at the 26th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference.

The New York City Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors recently announced its selection of Julie Coker as President and CEO—a role she will begin on December 9, 2024.

Universal Orlando Resort is building a new theme park, to be called Universal's Epic Universe.