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The US State Department has introduced a pilot programme requiring travellers from certain countries to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the United States. The 12-month programme targets visitors from countries with historically higher visa overstay rates, including Malawi and Zambia, which will be the first to
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In a bid to curtail visa overstays, the Trump administration has introduced a pilot program requiring certain foreign nationals to pay up to $15,000 as a security deposit for visiting the United States. The policy, set to begin on August 20, has drawn criticism from international relations, tourism, and
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The US travel industry is bracing for a decline in international visitors as a result of a new $250 visa fee, which critics call a "cynical junk fee" that could harm inbound tourism. The fee, estimated to raise $28.9 billion in revenue between 2025 and 2034, comes
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Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen is advocating for the suspension of a proposed program that would impose a significant fee on international visitors seeking business or tourist visas to the United States. The Visa Bond Pilot Program has raised concerns about potential harm to the tourism industry in Nevada, which is
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Cambodia's tourism and hospitality industry, a key pillar of the country's economy, is facing significant challenges in 2025. Despite promising start to the year, with the launch of the China-Cambodia Year of Tourism 2025 and an uptick in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025,
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In a historic initiative, the state of Paraiba in northeastern Brazil welcomed 20 travel agents from Decolar and HotelDO for a special FAM (Familiarization) tour, marking the first time such an event has taken place in the state. The tour aimed to showcase Paraiba's main tourist attractions, cultural
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Tanzania's stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and unique attractions have catapulted the country to international acclaim, earning multiple prestigious awards. The 2024 World Travel Awards saw Tanzania win seven distinctions, including Africa's Leading Destination and World's Leading Safari Destination. Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO
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As Thailand's tourism industry reaches its peak, luxury tourism will be the key driver of growth, according to Galaxy Resorts Thailand. The country needs to invest in premium and luxury tourism to compete with other Asian and Middle Eastern destinations, as China's growing middle class and
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US Senator Charles Schumer and local business leaders have sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of President Trump's tariffs on Canada, which has led to a significant decline in tourism and rising prices for families and small businesses across Western New York. Since Trump took office, nearly
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The Trump Administration is set to roll out a pilot program that may require foreign nationals from certain countries seeking business or tourism visas to post a bond of up to $15,000. The 12-month pilot program, scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on August 5, 2025, would
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The Island's Department for Enterprise has revealed a significant decline in accommodation occupancy rates for 2024, contradicting claims made by the Enterprise Minister that hotels are 'full all season'. Occupancy rates in serviced accommodation, including hotels, guest houses, and B&Bs, have dropped to 62%
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Travel agents from across Brazil are converging in Curitiba, Parana, for the Entur Summit Convention, training to promote the state's attractions and potential to tourists. The event is supported by the State Government's tourism promotion agency, Viaje Parana. Over 1,500 professionals are participating in the
