USA Tourism In Crisis: Foreign Visitors Choose Safer Destinations

The United States, traditionally a top global tourist destination, is facing a potential decline in international visitors, reversing previous growth trends. Projections now indicate a 20% drop in international arrivals for 2025, a significant shift from earlier forecasts of a Read More …

The Safest U.S. Cities for LGBTQ Travelers 2025

With attacks ranging from passport restrictions and arts censorship to healthcare limitations, LGBTQ+ communities no longer experience the same level of safety when traveling through the U.S. Enter misterb&b Queer Safety Index (QSI), a yearly listing created by misterb&b, the Read More …

Shortage In Tourist Hotspots: 1 Toilet For Every 100K Visitors

A new analysis by Nationwide Waste Service, a leading provider of portable sanitary solutions, reveals that despite drawing millions of visitors annually, many of America’s most iconic tourist hotspots are struggling to meet a basic need—public restroom access. According to this Read More …

UK Arrival Hall: ETA Required For Visa-Free Countries

The United Kingdom has implemented a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, aligning with a global trend of countries requiring pre-travel clearance for visa-exempt visitors. Effective April 2, 2025, most European nationals, excluding Irish citizens, will need to obtain an Read More …

Euro Travel Warning Over New, Strict US Entry Requirements

France has joined a growing list of European nations, including Germany, the UK, Finland, Denmark, and Canada, in issuing travel warnings to their citizens planning to visit the United States. These warnings stem from stricter entry rules implemented under the Read More …

US Border Crisis: Tourism Impact?

The U.S. tourism industry is facing a severe crisis due to increasingly stringent and opaque border control measures, leading to prolonged detentions of European and other international tourists with valid travel documents. These detentions, often lacking clear justification, are creating Read More …

Italy Travel Disruptions Ahead This Week

Today we have another reason to come to your embarkation port a a few days before sailing and/or linger a while after the cruise is over: massive travel disruptions. Starting Monday, Europe’s travel network faces significant disruptions as EasyJet pilots Read More …

Border Control: UK Airports Unveil Facial Rec Tech

Get ready to breeze through UK airports and travel ports like never before! A revolutionary wave of convenience is sweeping across Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and a host of other major hubs, thanks to the introduction of cutting-edge facial recognition technology. Read More …

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship Viking Nerthus in Europe

 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place this morning when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s Read More …