Across the globe, travel providers and government agencies are responding to ‘overtourism’ with suggestions for less-crowded places and quieter seasons. Source: NYT > Business – Elaine Glusac
Showing Off With the Hotel Flagship
In an increasingly saturated hospitality world, flagships offer innovative designs, services and amenities. Source: NYT > Business – Alyson Krueger
Iceland’s Purple Planes Are Grounded, and With Them, Its Economy
The collapse of WOW Air, the discount airline, has damaged the country’s tourism industry, which had lifted it from the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis. Source: NYT > Business – Peter S. Goodman and Liz Alderman
Hong Kong Airport, a City’s Symbol of Pride, Is Now Its Hub of Unrest
Hong Kong Airport, the site of two straight days of protests, is more than just a transit hub. It’s at the center of the city’s identity. Source: NYT > Business – Gillian Wong and Megan Specia
A Mexican Hospital, an American Surgeon, and a $5,000 Check (Yes, a Check)
A novel twist on medical tourism to avoid the high cost of U.S. health care saves an employer money and even earns the patient a bonus. Source: NYT > Business – Phil Galewitz
Traveling in Hurricane Season: Is it Worth the Risk?
There are bargains aplenty in hurricane-prone areas, but make sure you have your bases covered in case of a storm. Source: NYT > Business – Elaine Glusac