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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

Tourism

Eric Garcetti on India Travel: Visa Wait Times, Growing Tourism, and Cricket

A lot of Indians are waiting a long time to visit the U.S. Eric Garcetti wants to generate the same excitement in U.S. travelers about visiting India.

Eric Garcetti on India Travel: Visa Wait Times, Growing Tourism, and Cricket

Tourism

Dubai Tourism CEO on the Power of Bollywood, Indian Visas and Cricket

India is one of Dubai's most important markets both culturally and touristically. Issam Kazim wants to bring the two closer in any way he can.

Dubai Tourism CEO on the Power of Bollywood, Indian Visas and Cricket