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 …
As the summer months approach, roads become busier with travelers heading to vacations, beaches, and family gatherings. This seasonal increase in traffic heightens the risk of crashes, often involving preventable factors. Today, AAA – The Auto Club Group launches the ‘Crashes Read More …
A global trend is seeing popular tourist destinations, including Japan, Canada, the U.S., Mexico, France, Italy, the U.K., and Germany, increasingly implement or raise tourist taxes and fees in 2025. This shift reflects a growing need to manage the impacts Read More …
A significant threat of strike action looms over Scotland’s two largest airports, Edinburgh and Glasgow, potentially causing widespread disruption during the peak summer holiday season. The Unite union has issued a stark warning following the overwhelming rejection of separate pay Read More …