Tourism
Fuel Shortages Further Strain Cuba's Tourism Sector as Travelers Choose Other Destinations Amid Deepening Crisis
After averaging more than 4 million visitors as recently as 2019, only about 1.6 million tourists traveled to Cuba between January and November 2025, a drop of nearly 70 percent since 2018
Immigration Crackdown Linked to Almost 100,000 Hospitality Job Losses and Tourism Slump: 'Nobody's Applying'
Nearly 98,000 hospitality jobs disappeared between December 2024 and December 2025, and some are blaming the Trump administration for it.
Cuba Now Closing Tourism Resorts, One Of Its Last Lifelines, Due To Fuel Shortages From U.S. Pressure
Cuba has begun closing tourism resorts, one of its last remaining lifelines, as fuel shortages resulting from U.S. pressure continue depleting the country's reserves.
Florida and California Lead Winter 2025 Travel as Latino Families Fuel U.S. Tourism Boom
As winter approaches, new data from Airbnb shows Latino travelers in the United States are reshaping the end of year travel calendar by prioritizing sunshine, family gatherings and group trips, strengthening domestic tourism as the 2025 holiday season nears. These are their favorite places.
Las Vegas Tourism Numbers Drop as Trump's Immigration Policies Stir Fear and Cut International Visits
Tourism to Las Vegas has fallen sharply, with overall visitation down 11.3% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year
Tourist 'Strip-Searched,' Denied Entry to US After JD Vance Meme Found on His Phone: 'I Felt Humiliated'
A 21-year-old Norwegian tourist was allegedly detained for five hours, strip-searched and then deported after U.S. agents found a JD Vance meme on his phone.
Trump Admin 'Squandering' Economic Opportunity as Vance Jokes About Deporting World Cup Fans: 'Going to Ruin Tourism'
JD Vance noted the US would host visitors from around the world for World Cup 2026, but warned of consequences for failing to leave "when the time is up."
NYT Columnist Says Mexico City is Becoming a Beacon for Global Migration as the U.S. Turns Inward
"Mexico's transformation, from a place people flee from to one they settle in, presents an opportunity," wrote Lydia Polgreen in a sprawling essay
Canadians Reject Gavin Newsom's Plea to Keep Visiting California Over Deportation Concerns: 'I Don't Want to Be Plucked Off the Street'
The California governor encouraged Canadians to visit the state, but many rebuffed his invitation, citing Kilmar Abrego Garcia's detainment.
After Complaints from the Cruise Ship Industry, Mexico Postpones Tax for Cruise Line Passengers
The FCCA expressed concerns that the tax could significantly impact cruise tourism, Mexico's economy, and the livelihoods of its coastal communities
Actress Tragically Dies After Being Swept Out to Sea by Powerful Wave While Doing Yoga on Rocky Beach
A Russian actress tragically died after she was swept out to sea by a powerful wave while doing yoga on a rocky beach in Thailand.
Malaysian Official Mocked for 'Out-of-Your-Mind' Plan to Turn Deadly Monsoon Flood Season Into Tourism Event for Surfers
A Malaysian politician was berated online for suggesting monsoon season be rebranded as a tourist attraction for surfers.
Redditors Try to Trick Google's AI Into Recommending Tourist-Trap Restaurant to Steer Influencers Away from Good Food
In an effort to prevent tourists from overwhelming their favorite local eateries, London residents are leaving positive reviews on locations of a restaurant chain.
Latinos Poised to Boost U.S. Travel Economy by $165 Billion by 2025, Report Claims
Airbnb estimates that Latinos will increase their annual leisure trips by 10% and spend an additional $180 per trip
U.S. tourists will require a visa to travel to Brazil starting next year
The new measure also affects travelers from Canada and Australia
Tourism Boom Expected Across U.S. as Total Solar Eclipse Approaches
The astronomical event is anticipated to be the most profitable event in Texas's history
Is the Spring Break Curfew Effective in Miami Beach? The Answer is... Complicated
Arrest numbers halved, yet losses have climbed to the thousands
Five of the World's Top Beaches to Visit This Year are in Latin America, According to a New Ranking
This year's winners of Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Awards include four beaches in the Caribbean and one in Mexico.
Mobility Record: U.S. Visas Surge to 10 Million in Fiscal Year 2023
The Department of State said that half of its consulates and embassies adjudicated more of these visas than ever before
These Are America's Most Food-Forward Cities: Datassentials
the restaurant industry is flourishing again all over the U.S. and is an economic force impacting local economies.
Experts Consider 'Zero Carbon' Target For Galapagos Islands In Ecuador
The experts will present the results of investigations conducted as part of the "Galapagos Living Lab for Energy Innovation" initiative.
Jamaica Reimposing State Of Emergency Likely To Threaten Tourism Industry
The U.S. State Department has changed its travel advisory for Jamaica to a Level 3 as the country undergoes a massive increase in crime and a recent declaration of a 'state of emergency.'
Argentina Creates New Exclusive Exchange Rate For Credit Cards Of Tourists
The Argentinian government created a new exchange rate exclusive for tourists on Friday that would allow them to get more of the local currency per dollar than they would in the official exchange.
Why You Now Need A COVID ‘Health Passport' To Visit The Eiffel Tower, Other French Attractions
France has now made it mandatory for people to present their “passe-sanitaire” (health passport) when entering venues as part of its national campaign to clamp down on a recent surge in new infections brought by the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant.
Spain Opens Its Borders Amid COVID Surge, Relaxations Have Led To Rebound In Infections
As per the current news, British tourists will be permitted into the nation without having to quarantine, while they will still have to observe the mandatory 14 days isolation on their return.
5 Best Tourist Spots In Argentina
From the dense forests and tall waterfalls to the enchanting glacier-fed lakes such as Roca and Fagnano; there are a plethora of breath-taking sights to visit as your trail along the coastline of the Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Booze And Bikinis 'Welcome' In Egypt, Says Tourism Minister
Despite backlash by some conservative Muslim groups, Egyptian tourist officials moved forward with liberal efforts to boost stagnant tourism.