Philippines New Visa: Remote Workers Welcome

The Philippines has officially approved its new Digital Nomad Visa, an initiative announced by President Marcos on April 24, 2025, with an expected rollout in the coming months. This program aims to attract foreign remote professionals, boost the tourism sector, Read More …

Security Alert: Do Not Travel to Venezuela

The U.S. Embassies in Colombia, Guyana, Brazil, Aruba and the Venezuelan Affairs Unit released a Security Alert warning U.S. citizens of the significant risks associated with traveling to Venezuela. The State Department reissued its Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Venezuela, found on travel.state.gov. Additional points attributable Read More …

Jamaica: Improved Level Two Advisory, Caution Still Vital

Jamaica’s travel advisory has been officially lowered by the U.S. Department of State from Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) to Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”) as of May 29, 2025. This change, primarily driven by a reported decline in violent crime Read More …

Safe At Home: Delta Boosts Access To Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Delta Air Lines is launching new seasonal nonstop flights from Detroit and Seattle to Albuquerque to coincide with the 53rd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Airport officials announced Friday that these flights will operate on October 3, 5, 10, and 12, Read More …

US Tourism Declines As Inflation Deters Global Visitors

Several prominent US states, including New York, Nevada, California, Florida, and Michigan, are experiencing a significant downturn in tourism in 2025. This decline is primarily driven by a sharp drop in international arrivals and the impact of rising inflation on Read More …

Etna Erupts: Sicily Braces, Tourism Cautious

Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, erupted with significant force early Monday morning, sending plumes of ash and volcanic gases high above eastern Sicily. The eruption, described as one of the most intense of 2025, occurred just as Read More …

European Travel Braces for Summer of Strikes

As the peak 2025 summer travel season nears, European travelers face significant potential disruptions due to widespread industrial action across several key countries, including France, Italy, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Strikes are anticipated from a broad spectrum of Read More …

Bahamas Joins Other Nations With New Cruise Taxes, Rules

The Bahamas is set to implement a new suite of cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing coalition of countries across the Americas and the Caribbean—including the US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—that are Read More …

Safe Now: US Eases Travel Advisory for Jamaica

The U.S. Department of State has recently issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several countries, including notable destinations like Brazil and Jamaica, which have now joined nations such as France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the Read More …