Articles tagged “borders”

The irony is not lost on watchers of this story, but it does still represent the sad state of border relations in what was previously one of the more easy-going trans-national relationships.

The controversial border fees will be heavily discussed as media, politicians, and businesses weigh the pros and cons of fee revenues and the potential impact on the tourism relationship.

Brand USA spends millions marketing the U.S. as a destination, but just fixing the gridlock at U.S. borders could probably do a lot more to entice visitors.

This ruling also impacts business travelers crossing borders with sensitive corporate documents, and provides some new protections, although it is destined to make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Agents should have probably cause before they sieze citizens' laptops and other devices for weeks at a time.

The Mexican authorities have the advantage of approaching border issues without the same, obstructionist political baggage that bogs down their U.S. counterparts.

Flights haven't run between the countries since January, forcing passengers to travel via Kenya or Ethiopia to cross the border. The return of flights is welcomed by citizens, who hope direct flights will return to regions outside the capital as well.

Visa requirements for U.S. citizens entering Russia have seemed onerous for years, but considering restrictions the U.S. puts in place for potential entrants and the four decade Cold War, a little extra paperwork doesn't seem so crazy.

The first nations to bring in new leaders following the Arab Spring hope to reawaken their culture and boost travel to their region, although drastic security changes will have to precede the first big wave of tourism.

For a population that's already paranoid about TSA checkpoints and Big Brother-inspired border guards, a computer scanner that monitors whether or not people are lying is probably not the most welcome addition to the border security arsenal.