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Articles tagged “international travel”

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Why So Many Souvenirs Gather Dust on Travelers’ Shelves

Souvenirs are an essential part of the travel experience, but they still haven't under gone the revolution like other parts of the travel economy. New innovative ways to support local artisans and communities in tourism are still unrealized.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Why So Many Souvenirs Gather Dust on Travelers’ Shelves

Tourism

U.S. Visitor Visa Wait Times Remain Stuck at Over 400 Days on Average

We're four months into 2023 and first-time visitors from the U.S.'s top inbound countries still have to wait nearly a year for just an interview. This is slowing down the U.S.'s recovery to its pre-pandemic level.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

U.S. Visitor Visa Wait Times Remain Stuck at Over 400 Days on Average

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U.S. Traveler Spending Abroad Reached Nearly $16 Billion in January, a New High

Americans traveling abroad spent over $15.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, other countries in January, more than any single month prior to the pandemic, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. International visitors spent over $14.7 billion in January on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the U.S., causing the U.S.…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

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International Travel Volume to the U.S. in 2022 Reached 64 Percent of Pre-Pandemic Level

The U.S. hosted 51 million international visitors in 2022, amounting to 64 percent of its 2019 volume, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data. Outbound travel from the U.S. totaled 80.8 million, down 19 percent from its pre-pandemic volume. About 24 million traveled from overseas, i.e. not Canada and Mexico, up 161…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

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Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on Resilience After a Year of War

Russia's invasion continues to be a destructive force on Ukraine's tourism sector. The country, however, is steadfastly finding ways around it to grow and support areas that are far away from the conflict. It will be on these parts to support the the sector until Ukraine gets its territories back.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on Resilience After a Year of War

Tourism

U.S. Needs to Step Up Proof of Sustainability With European Tourists

The U.S. can emphasize its progress on sustainability all it wants, but travelers won't take it seriously until they see it in their trips, and that requires more substantial actions over words and press releases.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

U.S. Needs to Step Up Proof of Sustainability With European Tourists

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International Travel Volume to the U.S. Set to Rise 20 Percent to Over 62 Million in 2023

The U.S. will receive 62.8 million international visitors in 2023, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. That’s a 21.2 percent rise from 51.8 million in 2022, but it's still below its 2019 level of 79.4 million. Next year, international visitor volume will be around its pre-pandemic level. The National Travel and Tourism Office…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

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International Travelers to the U.S. Spent Over $160 Billion Last Year, Nearly Double From 2021

International inbound travelers spent nearly $163 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services in 2022, up 96 percent from 2021, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest monthly data. On average, international travelers spent more than $445 million a day in 2022. The month of December saw international spending on travel…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

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7 Questions for the U.S. State Department Official Out to Fix the Visa Delays Mess

Travel executives have taken the U.S. government to task for not remedying more quickly the delay in processing travel visas that they say is costing the U.S. travel industry in big ways. We went to the top government official working on this. She says efforts are now producing real results, and asks for patience.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

7 Questions for the U.S. State Department Official Out to Fix the Visa Delays Mess

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International Travel Volume to U.S. Rose 61 Percent to Over 4 Million in November

The number of international visitors to the U.S. reached 4.6 million in November, up 61 percent year over year, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. November’s volume represented 76 percent of pre-pandemic November 2019’s. Last month, the National Travel and Tourism Office reported international visitor spending rose 57 percent year over year to…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago