In a major overhaul of its immigration system, Brazil has decided to re-impose visa requirements on American tourists seeking entry to the country. The decision comes on the heels of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the country’s new left-leaning President, taking office. Americans had been exempt from requesting a pre-departure visa ahead of boarding a…
All The Countries Americans Must Pay To Enter In 2023
It’s true Americans enjoy unrestricted access to most of the world, especially now that Covid curbs are being lifted, but international travel is never entirely hassle-free. In fact, 38 countries continue to require U.S. nationals to pay in order to enter, whether it’s a Visa On Arrival fee, an e-Visa fee, or when issuing an…
New Cruise Line Set To Enter The Australian Market
A new cruise line is coming to our shores, with its eyes set firmly on the Australian market. On its maiden voyage to Australian waters, Ambassador Cruise Line will dock in Sydney Harbour in February 2024. Ambassador Cruise Line, the first cruise line to debut in the UK in a decade, will sail into Australian…
Airlines Start Limiting Who Can Enter Airport Lounges Giving Exclusivity To Business Class Travelers
Airport lounges are like an oasis in a desert when navigating crowded airports. Here travelers can find comfortable seats, relaxing music, and exclusive services away from stressful and busy halls. Business class passengers, people willing to pay, frequent fliers and many elite credit card holders are packing lounges beyond capacity. Now airlines are taking steps…
Americans Will Not Have To Buy Ticket To Enter Venice – For Now
Heavily affected by overtourism, the Italian port of Venice infamously decided to introduce a ticketing system for visitors in recent years in hopes of mitigating the impacts of the crowds. Originally due to come into effect on January 16, it has now been delayed, which means Americans will not have to buy a ticket to…
Qatar To Close Borders, Only Football Fans Can Enter
Between 1 November and 23 December, Qatar will close its borders to anyone not attending the World Cup. All land, sea, and air borders will be essentially closed to anybody who does not have a Hayya Card, the government-issued fan ID provided to everyone attending the Fifa World Cup events. The event runs from 20 November to 18 December, and Hayya Card…
260 Companies Urge Biden To Remove Testing Requirement To Enter U.S.
The letter was signed by American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Hilton, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Disney, and other relevant businesses and organizations in the travel industry Over 260 companies from the tourism industry made an urgent call on Thursday to the Biden administration to remove covid testing measures for vaccinated travelers to enter the United…
Travelers Will Have To Pay A New Fee to Enter Europe in 2023
The ETIAS will be required next spring and once approved will be valid for three years Traveling will be a little more expensive as more fees are emerging in different destinations. Now, European authorities have announced the implementation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), a platform where most non-European visitors will have…
Colombia Now Allows Unvaccinated Tourists To Enter
Unvaccinated visitors are now able to enter Colombia for tourism purposes with proof of a negative Covid-19 test result, as of May 1, 2022. The nation had previously banned entry – in November 2021 – for individuals that had not received their vaccination against Covid-19. Las recomendaciones para el ingreso de viajeros a Colombia son:…
Thailand Plans To Allow Vaccinated Tourists To Enter Requirement-Free From May 1
Having earned its reputation as one of the strictest destinations in Southeast Asia after enacting some of the harshest border regimes during Covid, Thailand is finally easing travel rules once again. Having already reopened to tourism, the country is now planning to allow vaccinated tourists to enter requirement-free as soon as May 1, 2022. Currently,…
