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 …
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 …
The final week of May 2025 saw a flurry of significant announcements and strategic shifts across the U.S. and Canadian travel industries as airlines moved to optimize operations, enhance loyalty programs, and address financial pressures ahead of the peak summer Read More …
A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms Read More …
The U.S. Department of State has issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several popular international destinations, including Brazil, Jamaica, France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the UK, and Germany. These warnings highlight mounting risks to American Read More …
A sharp and widespread decline in Canadian tourism to the United States was recorded in April 2025, with at least nine key states—North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, New York, Nevada, Arizona, California, Alaska, and Maine—reporting steep drops in visitor numbers. This Read More …
Increased scrutiny at U.S. borders is causing significant anxiety and operational challenges for international business travelers and their employers in 2025. Global mobility specialist Vialto Partners reports a sharp rise in emergency calls related to U.S. entry issues, with weekly Read More …
The United States is facing a severe international tourism crisis in 2025, with projections indicating a staggering $12.5 billion loss in foreign visitor spending this year alone, a decline of over 22% from pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Tourism Economics also forecasts Read More …
A global recalibration of entry requirements is affecting U.S. travelers in 2025, with several key destinations either reinstating or maintaining visa mandates, while others are tightening their visa-free access rules. This trend reflects a complex interplay of diplomatic reciprocity, security Read More …