Articles tagged “visas”

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.

EU membership will open Croatia’s borders to European residents, but also increase visa hassles for tourists from Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Its impact can already be felt with tourism from those markets already dropping 15 percent.

Regulatory changes to the H-2B visas ultimately increased fares for U.S. and foreign workers, but the timing left business owners with little time to secure summer workers and factor in fare raises for the 2013 season.

Countries are competing for the founders of the next big company by streamlining visa processes making the exchange of talent and tourism more fluid for the future.

Iceland, which tops the table, has certainly welcomed tourists in droves over the last few years. U.S. came 102 out of 140, which jibes with how it is perceived worldwide. UK is 55, twice more welcoming than U.S.

This is real human network expanding right before our eyes, using visa-on-arrival as the new global currency.

Easing travel restrictions while balancing the move with security precautions is a no-brainer and Marriott and Hilton are smart to get out-front with their call for "smart visas."

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.

The vague guidelines that require a letter of invitation from within China may drive tourists to tour operators for an easier application process and to avoid making reservations before visa approval.