Travel Industry Braces for Disruptions as Shutdown Drags On
Tour group operators say travelers have been able to adapt to the government shutdown’s disruptions so far, but concerns mount as the lapse in funding drags on.
Fingerprints, Photos, and the End of Passport Stamps: What to Expect from Europe’s New Travel Rules
Europe’s new travel rules promise to make border crossings more efficient in the long run, but travelers facing the new system next week may face longer lines.
Ari Emanuel’s New Mari Venture Leans Into Live Tourism Boom – and the Future of Sports-Driven Travel
Sports and other live events have become a critical source of tourism as other areas show sluggish growth.
Disney Hikes Parks Prices, But Adds Discounts Too
Prices at Disneyland and Disney World are going up as the company increasingly leans on its theme parks business to drive profits.
States Step in to Keep National Parks Running During Shutdown
While national parks’ roads, lookout, trails and memorials “generally remain accessible” during the government shutdown, some sites have turned to alternative funding to keep operations running.
U.S. Hikes 3 Fees on Travelers, Still Waiting on New $250 Visa Fee
It’s getting more costly to visit the U.S. after three new fees on international travelers went into effect, with another significant fee hike in the pipeline. Some worry the new fees could curb visitation rates for 2026 events like the FIFA World Cup.
Inbound Travel to the U.S. Expected to Fall for First Time Since 2020
2025 was supposed to be another year of post-pandemic travel recovery. Instead, inbound travel to the U.S. is sliding. Will major events planned for 2026 be enough to reverse the trend?
The Government Shutdown Is Here: What It Means for Visa Applications
It’s been a weak summer for international travel. A government shutdown could add more bottlenecks to inbound tourism's recovery.