by Sheridan Eng In coastal cities like Charleston and small destinations across the country, the summer season felt quieter than usual. Gift shops were running mid-season sales and long-standing attractions saw smaller numbers than last year. What looks like a small threat on tourism on the surface hides a bigger problem for America’s tourism economy.  After a record-breaking rebound in 2024, the U.S. tourism industry is showing its first signs of slowdown. International arri

By Cassidy Stubbs On a bright and humid day, the marsh air wraps around Charleston like a familiar hug. For people who have lived here their whole lives, and even for those who came later,  that warm and heavy breeze means something different to everyone. For Lucy Arnold, 71, it carries the same feeling she remembers from childhood vacations. To Max Fortier, 26, it signals excitement and possibility. And for Angie Lindsey, 54, it has become a bittersweet reminder of a place t