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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Canada has added France to its list of travel caution destinations, aligning with existing U.S. Level 2 alerts for France, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Italy. The advisories cite increased risks of terrorism, civil unrest, and violent 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 …