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The 2027 Route War: How America’s Biggest Airlines Are Rewriting the Map of International TourismUnited and American are not simply adding routes. They are redrawing the map of international tourism — and their 2027 network decisions offer an early indication of which destinations they believe are ready for the next wave of American travellers.

The 2027 Route War: How America’s Biggest Airlines Are Rewriting the Map of International Tourism

Published August 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

Two days after United Airlines announced its largest international expansion, American Airlines has unveiled seven new international routes for 2027. Together, the moves reveal a bigger story: America’s largest carriers…

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The Backwoods Barbie Who Built an Empire: How Dolly Parton Turned Her Tennessee Roots Into a Tourism PowerhouseDollywood welcomed roughly 1.3 million visitors in its first year, about 75 per cent more than the attraction had drawn under its previous identity. What began as a theme park bearing a famous singer's name has since evolved into a much broader tourism ecosystem, encompassing Dollywood's Splash Country, DreamMore Resort and entertainment attractions including Dolly Parton's Stampede and Pirates Voyage.

The Backwoods Barbie Who Built an Empire: How Dolly Parton Turned Her Tennessee Roots Into a Tourism Powerhouse

Published August 27, 2026 by Staff Writer

From a one-room cabin in the Smokies to Dollywood and a multibillion-dollar tourism economy, Dolly Parton turned the story of her mountain home into a destination millions of people wanted…

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U.S. Moves to Revoke Business & Tourism Visas for Up to 200,000 People: “A Visa Is a Privilege, Not a Right”Revoking a B1 or B2 visa does not, by itself, mean that an individual's asylum application has been rejected or that the person will immediately be removed from the United States.

U.S. Moves to Revoke Business & Tourism Visas for Up to 200,000 People: “A Visa Is a Privilege, Not a Right”

Published August 25, 2026 by Staff Writer

Washington is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas held by asylum seekers, arguing that entering as temporary visitors before seeking asylum constitutes grounds for cancellation. Global (Tourism Reporter) —…

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Beyond the Neon: The Tourism Economy Behind Route 66’s 2026 CentennialOklahoma has led that effort. Its Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program—administered by the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission established in 2022—oversees a US$6.6 million annual fund dedicated to restoring the state's section of the highway.

Beyond the Neon: The Tourism Economy Behind Route 66’s 2026 Centennial

Published August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

Backed by nearly $24.6 million in public investment, one million visitors in Oklahoma in just six months, and renewed international demand for America’s legendary Mother Road, Route 66’s centennial is…

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The World Cup Is Over: What It Did to Tourism in the United States, Canada and MexicoThe 2026 FIFA World Cup — featuring 48 nations, 104 matches, 16 host cities across three countries, and 39 days of competition from opening match to final — is over.

The World Cup Is Over: What It Did to Tourism in the United States, Canada and Mexico

Published July 20, 2026 by Staff Writer

Spain’s extra-time victory at MetLife Stadium brought the largest FIFA World Cup in history to a close on 19 July 2026. But for tourism leaders, the real story lies in…

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One Billion Reasons to Study the World’s Most Influential Tourism Brand The sign at the Disneyland Park train station in Anaheim, California, was updated on 3 July 2026 to display one simple message: Population: 1,000,000,000.

One Billion Reasons to Study the World’s Most Influential Tourism Brand

Published July 8, 2026 by Staff Writer

On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, Disneyland welcomed its one billionth guest—a milestone 71 years in the making that offers valuable lessons for destinations, tourism boards, investors, and tourism…

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