US Tourism: Awaiting Canadian Cross-Border Revival

It’s a really interesting moment for tourism between the US and Canada, highlighting a unique opportunity for both nations to re-evaluate and strengthen their relationship! While some US states, like California and Florida, have seen their fantastic spring 2025 campaigns Read More …

New Border Rules: Canada, Global Partners Reshape Travel

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 …

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 …

Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors

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 …

Brazil Ends US Visa-Free Entry As Caribbean Tightens Rules

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 …

Safe Travels? America First Policy Kills Global Arrivals

This is not the first time an “America First” movement has happened, as we see in the archive photos accompanying this post. The United States is uniquely projected to face a significant decline in tourism revenue in 2025, a stark Read More …

Russia: US Issues Level 4 Do Not Travel Warning

Important to Know The United States Department of State has reissued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for the Russian Federation, citing severe and increasing dangers for U.S. citizens. This is the highest level of warning and strongly urges Read More …

USA Travel Crackdowns Intensify: Who’s Safe?

WHAT TO KNOW Heightened scrutiny at U.S. borders has led to widespread concern among both American citizens and foreign nationals regarding the safety and ease of international travel. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents have significantly increased the search Read More …

Sharp Drop: Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK Lead California Visit Decline

California’s tourism industry is experiencing a significant downturn in 2025, marked by a notable decrease in visitors from key international markets such as Canada, Mexico, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Newly released data from Visit California reveals an eleven percent Read More …