Rust Belt metro areas added more than 70,000 tourism-related jobs in May as hotels, restaurants, venues, and attractions staffed up for a busy summer. Industry groups and local officials say the gains reflect stronger leisure travel, major events, and ongoing downtown recovery.
Weekly pay for some travel nurses has climbed to nearly $19,000, according to recent staffing data, with several smaller and less obvious U.S. cities topping the list. The surge highlights ongoing hospital staffing gaps, high-acuity patient demand, and the rising cost of temporary clinical labor.
Houston will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving visitors a reason to look beyond the stadium. Local chefs, tourism officials and hospitality groups say the city’s diverse food scene could be one of the tournament’s biggest attractions.
Philadelphia is preparing to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on June 14, 19, 22, 25 and 27, and local officials are steering visitors far beyond the stadium complex. The city’s tourism pitch highlights neighborhood food, walkable history and lesser-known cultural spots expected to absorb crowds during one of its biggest travel moments in years.
The Bay Area will be one of the U.S. regions in the spotlight when FIFA World Cup 2026 matches come to Santa Clara. Local tourism leaders say the tournament is also a chance to push visitors beyond game day and into a broader Northern California itinerary.
Millions of Americans travel each year to places that the U.S. government classifies at its highest warning levels. Here is a closer look at seven major destinations, why they draw visitors, and what officials say travelers should know now.
FIFA confirmed the 2026 World Cup final will be played in the New York New Jersey region on July 19, 2026. For travelers, that sets up one of the biggest sports weekends in recent U.S. history, with high prices likely but several realistic ways to keep costs down.
FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be spread across 11 U.S. host cities, giving travelers very different experiences depending on budget, pace and interests. From food-focused trips in Houston to walkable urban stays in Boston, the best pick depends less on soccer and more on how you like to travel.
