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Mexico's new non-binary passport came under criticism by some LGBTQ+ activists for muddling the difference between gender and sex.
David Alire Garcia, Reuters | 11 months ago
A steep increase in air fares, prolonged visa delays, and inflation pressures must be averted to ensure the growth momentum.
Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago
News Blog
Chinese travelers cite financial constraints over the last three years as the leading reason for not wanting to travel abroad even as China decided to end its zero-Covid policy by easing travel restrictions, according to a report. Chinese marketing solutions firm Dragon Trail International published a report on Thursday following a survey of more than 1,000…
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago
Airlines
More than 250,000 passengers arriving at several UK airports might be delayed because of strikes by about 1,000 border security workers. But the government may send in the army to check passports.
Paul Sandle and Farouq Suleiman, Reuters | 1 year ago
Croatia will be joining the Schengen area in the new year. Starting January 1, travelers will be able to move passport-free between Croatia and the 26 member countries that make up the Schengen area. The Schengen area comprises a pact between countries to remove border controls for those traveling between their territories. Croatia received unanimous…
Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago
Even as global hotel development may have slowed down due to serious risks looming over the economy, the hospitality sector's development of Gulf nations remains robust. The nations realize offering choice is essential for people to visit a destination.
Does Ryanair believe the only acceptable South Africans to fly on its planes are those relative few who speak Afrikaans?
Promit Mukherjee, Reuters | 2 years ago
From facial biometrics at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints to visas that don't require boarding foils, the new U.S. Department of Commerce strategy to boost international arrivals calls for tech improvements to better verify identities and expedite the travel process. Passport kiosks. Department of Homeland Security. Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/dhsgov/16460568027/in/photostream/ Among the recommended tech-oriented actions citied in the…
Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago
Business Travel
Studying abroad doesn't have to be a pipe dream for young Hispanic and African Americans. Bola Ibidapo's Too Fly Foundation is on a mission to help young people overcome the barriers they face in their communities that prevent them from traveling the globe.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago
Travel Technology
By acquiring Argentinan vendor Whyline, Clear is doubling down on technology that allows travelers to reserve a spot in line when they check in for their flight. This "virtual queueing" tech could be used outside of airports, too, such as at attraction parks, in conference venues, and on cruise ships.
Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago
