Tourism
5 articles
Commercially curated city guides boost urban discovery, but at what cost?
In 2023, brand-sponsored city guides saw a 40% increase in engagement compared to traditional travel blogs, according to an AdWeek Report .
Santa Monica's Tourism Boom Threatens Neighborhoods, But a Solution Exists.
Despite generating an estimated $917 million in annual spending for its local economy, Santa Monica faces a projected structural General Fund operating deficit of $29.
Wartime local services boost tourism revenue past expectations
In the first quarter of 2025, Ukraine's tourism industry paid UAH 799 million in taxes, a figure 27% higher than the same period in 2021, despite the ongoing war.
Commercialization is changing local festivals, eroding community identity.
At the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, over 70% of attendees now come from out-of-state, a stark increase from 40% two decades ago, fundamentally shifting who the festival serves (City of New Or
Short-term rental regulations: Housing affordability challenges
In Cape Town, a staggering 70% of downtown housing is reportedly used for tourists, according to The New York Times .