Articles tagged “visas”

This is bad business for Egypt that certainly won't give tourists the impression that travel in Egypt is easy.

Not having a leader that's an A-1 jerk always helps a country focus on marketing its resources rather than hiding its head in shame.

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Easing infrastructure and policy hurdles to tourism are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to quickly increase tourism and travel spend from the fastest growing outbound markets.

When it comes to making the lines for visas more efficient in Brazil, it is indeed a small world after all, as the State Department contracted with Disney for advice on speeding the process.

The fact that other countries are rushing to attract visitors from the BRICS means these traditionally visa-restrictions-bound citizens will have a lot easier time moving around the world.

The United States and Europe are still mired in the visa regimes -- as their exclusion from these lists shows -- to their own long term detriment. Meanwhile, many African countries are easing up their visa requirements as the continent seeks to attract businesses and travelers in equal measure.

Japan’s falling yen has attracted visitors brining tourism to forefront of the country’s growth efforts. Removing barriers to entry for neighboring nations will further fuel that growth while encouraging more open regional travel.

Australia has attracted a huge number of tourists through its relatively open borders and long-stay visas. The Philippines could see an also influx of tourists looking for short-term work, which would ultimately boost the economy and country’s profile.