Cannabis tourism

Article via El Planteo "Stigma was never an excuse," says Noemí Pérez, founder of GreenBook Academy and president of Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz, on her mission to bring medicinal cannabis education to every corner of Puerto Rico. Since the program’s inception in 2015, Pérez has worked to shift...

Ocean City, Maryland, has lifted its ban on cannabis dispensaries following a unanimous vote by the town council on Monday night. This decision ends a moratorium that had been in place since recreational cannabis was legalized in Maryland in July of 2023. This small resort town, with a population...

The global cannabis industry, which includes cannabis travel and tourism, is on track to become a $444 billion industry by 2030, according to the Cannabis Travel Association International (CTAI). As of 2023, this sector has already grown into a $57.18 billion industry. During the recent 2024 State...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) made a bold assertion in a court filing on Friday: state cannabis legalization has bolstered tourism. This claim forms part of the DOJ’s strategy to seek dismissal of a lawsuit brought by leading cannabis companies challenging federal prohibition against state-...

The global cannabis industry is in flux. Portugal's Medical Cannabis Exports Surge, Face Competition From Canada  Portugal's medical cannabis exports reached 5,438 kilograms (approximately 12,000 pounds) in H1 2023, showing potential to surpass previous records, though growth has...

Banning The Consumption Of Tobacco, Vapes and Cannabis On Public Property Amid Legalization An upcoming proposal in Simsbury, Connecticut, aims to prohibit the consumption of tobacco, vapes and cannabis on public properties like parks, reflecting a broader effort beyond town...

The potential of a 360-degree marketing extravaganza combining cannabis and wine promises to captivate new audiences and create unprecedented brand experiences. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Teddy Cabugos, president and director of Sunstone Winery, discussed the incorporation of cannabis...

Chimichangas, birria, pupusas, empanadas, tacos, gorditas, chilaquiles, noodles, seafood and steak. Fried rice, curries, and dessert. Crunchy chips, queso and cream, finely chopped lettuce, rice, jalapenos and beans. All the colors, all the accents and dialects, all the flavors. Glass-...

The recently created New York legal cannabis market is one of the most exciting cannabis opportunities in 2023. In January, BDSA — a global leader in providing actionable cannabis market intelligence — announced the launch of Retail Sales Tracking for the New York cannabis market....

Since recreational cannabis sales became legal in New Jersey, the marijuana market has grown by leaps and bounds and continues to constantly evolve. The state has hosted events like the 420 Expo, New Jersey's first BYOC (Bring Your Own Cannabis) consumer expo, numerous trade shows,...

Given the post-pandemic economic crisis, businesses, governments and regulators see cannabis tourism as a driver of economic development. But what is the potential of cannabis tourism? $17 billion, according to a report featured in Forbes by journalists Will Yakowicz and Susan Rowan...

Thailand, the first Asian country to decriminalize recreational cannabis, may soon experience a boom in its tourism industry, thanks to this legalization decision. Many experts from the travel industry believe the market will blossom like the marijuana plant itself.  After Thailand became...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Whether it’s a new market, or an old one continuing to push its limits with recreational marijuana, weed tourism does not plan to slow down any time soon. As leisure travel continues to recover and...

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo. In an interview with the journal El País, from Uruguay, Daniel Radío, Secretary-General of the National Drug Secretariat (SND) and president of Uruguay's Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA) noted that he would like...

The Redwood Riverwalk Hotel, a small, independent hotel in Fortuna, California, now offers its guests a very unique amenity: a cannabis delivery service.  Through a partnership with Element 7’s Rio Dell location, the hotel will seek to connect travelers with the local cannabis industry....