Top Destination News from November 2022

From new destination marketing campaigns to data driving home the importance of tourism to a destination's economy, destinations have been on the spotlight this November. Click through this slideshow to catch up on the biggest destination news, and make sure to click the links provided to read the full stories. Don't want to miss a beat? Register for our newsletter today!

Using data from American Express card members, Amex Travel revealed the top ten destination cities for 2023. The top three? Paris, Copenhagen and Istanbul.

Mexico's arrival numbers have increased from January through September by 61 percent from the same period in 2021, welcoming over 15 million travelers.

Destinations International launched its first new pilot program for destination organizations to focus on equity, inclusion and diversity. The first destination participating in the Tourism For All program is the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau, Virginia, which helped create the program.

A new feature tracks the Caribbean region's growth in tourism from 2019 through to 2022, including its economic impact.

November is the month when the results for the 2022 Travvy Awards are announced! This year, check out the best destinations as ranked by the travel advisors who love them the most, from the best cruise destinations to the best destinations for culinary delights.

Come Back to the Vibe That Comes Alive in Jamaica,' is the new tagline for the Caribbean island's new advertising campaign, drawing on its resurgence as a top travel destination since the end of the pandemic.

On November 14, Bermuda ended its pandemic-era travel requirements and restrictions! Travelers only need to complete the Bermuda Arrival Card online prior to entry or during customs upon arrival, a system which was in place prior to the pandemic.

A feature on Brand USA's outlook one year after the U.S. reopened its international borders to tourists reveals a great picture for the future of the country's tourism economy. This feature also analyzes three different destinations' recoveries: Los Angeles, Miami and New York City.

If you've been researching tourism to Saudi Arabia lately, chances are you've come across the Red Sea Project. But what is it? We take a deep dive and answer your questions in this feature.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's Safest Places to Travel in 2023 list recognizes the top ten countries and the top ten cities of the world that will be the safest to visit next year. The top three countries include Netherlands, Denmark and Iceland, while the top three cities are Reykjavik, Copenhagen and Montreal.

Yosemite National Park announced in November that it would be eliminating its reservation system for the summer of 2023. The popular national park used the system during the pandemic to limit contact, then after the pandemic as critical infrastructure was repaired. It will be creating a new system to preserve its resources and attractions while combating overtourism with input from guests.

In a new Q&A with TravelPulse, the VisitPortugal DMO president celebrates the historic year of growth for the country's tourism after a record year, how the destination is working to attract American tourists, and more.

A new Q&A with Los Cabos Tourism Board's Managing Director Rodrigo Esponda reveals the destination's latest plans, its success this year and how its changing its focus on travel advisors.