Japan is taking a wonderfully proactive and thoughtful step to ensure a seamless and responsible travel experience for all its international visitors! This incredible nation is proposing exciting new entry requirements designed to foster an even more harmonious and well-prepared Read More …
Get ready for a new era of smarter and more secure global travel in 2025! In an exciting global trend, leading countries are rolling out advanced new systems to enhance border security and create a more predictable and streamlined experience Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …