miasta-i-wioski: Tourism in the United States

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The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States also asserts sovereignty over five major island territories and various uninhabited islands in Oceania and the Caribbean. It is a megadiverse country, with the world's fourth-largest total area and third-largest population, exceeding 341 million. Paleo-Indians migrated…

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The United States has a highly developed and diversified market-oriented economy. It is the world's largest economy by nominal GDP, generating 26% of global economic output. It is the second-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). On a per capita basis, the U.S. ranks ninth-highest nominal GDP per capita and 10th-highest GDP per capita by PPP. The U.S. dollar is the world's foremost reserve currency with widespread international usage and serve as reference standard for the petrodollar and eurodollar. Since the end of World War II, the U.S. economy has achieved relatively steady growth, low unemployment and inflation, along with rapid advances in technology. The American economy is fueled…

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Medical Tourism: Alternatives to the United States Healthcare System. This research explores the relationship between rising medical care and insurance costs in the U.S. and Americans' consumption of medical care in foreign countries. Economic theory suggests that increases in medical care prices in the U.S. would decrease the quantity of medical goods and services demanded within the country. In recognition of additional factors which uniquely impact the demand for medical care, this research focuses on estimating the frequency of substitution of global medical care for U.S. medical care and understanding whether this practice will become more or less common in the future.. Source: Digital…

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THREE ESSAYS ON TOURISM DEMAND AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. The global tourism industry has experienced sustained growth over the years even in the face of economic shocks. International travel for tourism purposes continues to grow albeit at different rates in developed and developing countries. The trend is suggestive of the significant impact of tourism on the global economy and social phenomena since the last century. A similar trend is observed in the United States as tourism contributes to the economy by generating revenues and creating jobs. The United States is a significant player in global tourism, being the largest exporter and the second largest importer of tou…

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The Sustainability of Island Tourism during Climate Change: The Case of Hawaii, United States. The purpose of this study is to explore the sustainability of island tourism by investigating the increasingly dangerous climate conditions that tourists encounter under climate change. The exploratory case of Hawaii, United States is offered to explore how thermal stress risks have (1) changed as a process of climate change and (2) are associated with airport arrivals of domestic tourists from states other than Hawaii (dependent variable). Hawaii is a destination-based island in the lower-latitudes of the Pacific Ocean that attracts more tourists than many stand-alone countries. Thermal stress—ou…

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The Negative Effects of Tourism on National Parks in the United States. Tourism is one of the largest industries worldwide, and travelers commonly visit national parks because of the peaceful scenery they offer. While tourists love to see these natural environments in their undisturbed states, they are often times adding to the degradation of these parks. Tourists can harm the environment in many ways, and may be unaware of what they are doing. Many visitors are there to see the beauty in nature and are focusing on enjoying themselves and not what they are leaving behind. Actions such as trampling vegetation and parking in areas that are not designated for parking can add to the destruction…

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Cannabis tourism in the United States is a form of tourism that exists in recreationally legal cannabis states. As of May 2023, 23 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam have legalized recreational cannabis. In 2014, the travel guide Fodors published a "how to" for cannabis tourists in Washington state. The official Washington tourism website has a FAQ section for cannabis tourism. In 2013, prior to legalization, the Washington State Liquor Control Board (now the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board) commissioned a study of cannabis legalization on the state, including the impact of tourism. The study, written by Carnegie Mellon University researchers, estimated over 400,000 new visits a…

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Carceral tropes in prison-themed escape rooms in Canada, the United States, Australia, and Aotearoa New Zealand.. Escape rooms have grown in popularity across the world, with a number of these sites established in decommissioned sites of confinement or operating in purpose built faux-prisons. Drawing on fieldwork in prison-themed escape rooms across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Aotearoa New Zealand, this article explores how these tourism and leisure sites contribute to meaning-making vis-à-vis imprisonment and punishment. Beyond examining how these games allow game players to consume punishment at a safe distance from the realities of imprisonment, we show how these venues of…

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a statutory agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government. Founded in 1961, it was formerly the world's largest foreign aid agency. After major cutbacks, its remaining functions were transferred to the United States Department of State on July 1, 2025. USAID was established to counter the influence of the Soviet Union during the Cold War by means of soft power. In 2025, the second Trump administration ended 83% of overall projects, transferred the rest to the State Department, and planned to disband the agency. However, USAID had been reorganized by the United States Congress as an independent agency…

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"I can't believe it wasn't perfect": childbirth experiences of Ghanaian birth tourists in the United States of America.. Background Although the United States of America is widely perceived as having superior healthcare, it remains one of the most dangerous wealthy countries for childbirth, with the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR) among developed countries. Despite this, some middle-income Ghanaian mothers continue to travel there to give birth. This study examines the limited empirical research on African expectant mothers seeking maternal care and associated benefits in the United States. Methods This study investigated how twelve Ghanaian mothers and three spouses, purposively samp…

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Sun-Exposure-Related Healthcare Use: Analysis of Pharmacy Sales, SOS Médecins Records, and Emergency Department Visits: PRISME Study, Occitanie, Southern France, 2019-2022.. UV radiation causes health effects and repeated excessive sun exposure during childhood increases the risk of skin cancer in adulthood. The French region of Occitanie combines conditions conducive to sun exposure with a wide range of healthcare services. The study aims to describe temporal variations related to sun overexposure and patient characteristics, and evaluate the relevance of each data source. We conducted a retrospective analysis (2019-2022) on pharmacy sales, emergency care provided by SOS Médecins (SOSM), a…

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The architecture of the United States demonstrates a broad variety of architectural styles and built forms over the country's history of over two centuries of independence and former Spanish, French, Dutch and British rule. Architecture in the United States has been shaped by many internal and external factors and regional distinctions.