Time’s Up: Real ID Is Now Required

Today (May 7, 2025) the federal government will begin enforcing Real ID requirements nationwide for state-issued identification like driver’s licenses to board domestic flights. The TSA will no longer accept non-compliant IDs. Enhanced IDs issued by Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Read More …

Grounded: Hundreds of Flights Due to Belgium Strike

A powerful nationwide strike in Belgium on April 29th has thrown European air travel into significant disarray, compelling major airlines such as Delta, Air Canada, United, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal, and SAS to ground hundreds of Read More …

As USA Issues Travel Warnings, Others Warn Against Travel To USA

The U.S. State Department has issued new travel warnings for several popular destinations, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to heightened security threats. These warnings come as the travel season approaches and are intended to help Americans make informed Read More …

Croatian Island Has Strict Visitor Dress Code

With the island of Hvar in Croatia recently announcing new dress codes for tourists, Laura Busby, Commercial Director of Good Travel Management has advice for travelers. The Croatian island, Hvar,  has joined countries like Mexico, India, and Spain by introducing stricter Read More …

USA Tourism In Crisis: Foreign Visitors Choose Safer Destinations

The United States, traditionally a top global tourist destination, is facing a potential decline in international visitors, reversing previous growth trends. Projections now indicate a 20% drop in international arrivals for 2025, a significant shift from earlier forecasts of a Read More …

UK Arrival Hall: ETA Required For Visa-Free Countries

The United Kingdom has implemented a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, aligning with a global trend of countries requiring pre-travel clearance for visa-exempt visitors. Effective April 2, 2025, most European nationals, excluding Irish citizens, will need to obtain an Read More …

Visa Fee Hikes: UK Travel Industry Concerned

A major travel industry group in the UK, UKinbound, is worried about recently announced increases in visa fees. The British government plans to raise the amount travelers, students, and workers have to pay for certain types of visas. Businesses that Read More …

Euro Travel Warning Over New, Strict US Entry Requirements

France has joined a growing list of European nations, including Germany, the UK, Finland, Denmark, and Canada, in issuing travel warnings to their citizens planning to visit the United States. These warnings stem from stricter entry rules implemented under the Read More …

US Border Crisis: Tourism Impact?

The U.S. tourism industry is facing a severe crisis due to increasingly stringent and opaque border control measures, leading to prolonged detentions of European and other international tourists with valid travel documents. These detentions, often lacking clear justification, are creating Read More …