Articles tagged “usa”

Like any good startup, Brand USA is ready for its slight pivot from building up its marketing brand to creating a platform for collaboration with state and city tourist boards.

While the results aren't blockbuster, they point to how bad numbers could have been if inbound tourism hadn't been helped by U.S. government efforts to expedite visa programs.

A long delay at the border crossing for arriving passengers is the worst way to welcome both residents and visitors to your country. Although times improved ever so slightly this year, CBP should look to greater flexibility among its staff to deal with traffic surges.

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 city-to-city packages are fixed so only certain areas will benefit from the new program which has replaced BluePass, last year's deal aimed at business travelers.

Cities with the biggest businesses charge the most because they know they can, which explains why Santa Clara, California - home to Google, Apple and Intel – takes the number one spot on this list.

The government quietly passed an anti-pollution program requiring all large ships to cut their fuel's sulfur content from 2.7% to 1% by August 1. The cost is estimated as an additional $19 a day -- less than lines routinely pass on as "fuel surcharges."

Spaces are still open on the yearly liberal or democratic-themed cruises that give citizens the opportunity to chat with well-known political commentators only months, or weeks, away from the election.