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Tourism

U.S. Ambassador Garcetti Wants More Americans Traveling to India: Full Video

Eric Garcetti wants more Americans to visit India — and he wants more Indians to visit the U.S. He talked to President Biden about visa wait times.

U.S. Ambassador Garcetti Wants More Americans Traveling to India: Full Video

Airlines

Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

With journey times of around 10 hours, this new service will push the boundaries of the low-cost airline model.

Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

Tourism

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

The U.S. government is putting more financial resources toward cutting its excessive visa wait times. Let's hope it gets the job done.

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

Tourism

Australia’s Arrivals from India Break New Record — Tourism Chief Talks Strategy

The travel trends to Australia underscore the potential of India's middle class and its young demographic as a major force in shaping future travel trends.

Australia’s Arrivals from India Break New Record — Tourism Chief Talks Strategy

Tourism

Hawaii’s New Message to Tourists: ‘Maui Is Ready’

Maui is ready for its close-up, according to a new marketing campaign. If tourism doesn't rebound soon, valuable talent may leave.

Hawaii’s New Message to Tourists: ‘Maui Is Ready’

Tourism

China’s Outbound Tourism Rebounds with Visa-Free Boom and Surge in Middle East Travel

2024 may be the first “back to normal" year for China's outbound travel since the pandemic, and Chinese tourists are leaning towards destinations with simpler visa processes.

China’s Outbound Tourism Rebounds with Visa-Free Boom and Surge in Middle East Travel

Tour Operators

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Boom Forces Tour Operators to Adjust

Tour operators are managing cherry blossom tourism as Japan experiences a tourism boom.

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Boom Forces Tour Operators to Adjust

Tourism

World Cup Fans Could Face Long Wait Times For U.S. Visas

The U.S. better get the visa wait time issue and others resolved before the 2026 FIFA World Cup – a massive tourism event.

World Cup Fans Could Face Long Wait Times For U.S. Visas

Tourism

China’s Weak Economy Won’t Stop ‘100 Million’ Tourists

Let's hope a weak economy doesn't stop 100 million Chinese tourists from turning out globally this year.

China’s Weak Economy Won’t Stop ‘100 Million’ Tourists

Tourism

Cristiano Ronaldo Visits Saudi Arabia’s The Red Sea

Ronaldo plugs The Red Sea to his 600 million followers.

Cristiano Ronaldo Visits Saudi Arabia’s The Red Sea