Planning a trip to the United States in 2025 or later? A brand new $250 visa fee is coming—and it’s already sparking big conversations in travel circles. Will it change where you jet off next, or dampen the festivities around the World Cup and Olympics? Here’s what travelers need to know.
August 11, 2025As the U.S. gets ready to introduce a new $250 “visa integrity fee” in 2025, travelers from around the world may face not only higher costs but a tough choice: attend iconic events like the World Cup and Olympics, or look elsewhere? Here’s how experts think this fee could shake up your travel plans and the hospitality industry—plus some silver linings for the government’s bottom line.
August 6, 2025Just hours before the Paris Olympics kicked off in July 2024, thousands of travelers faced major train chaos due to coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network. Here’s how the disruptions impacted Olympic visitors, what travelers experienced, and how France rallied to keep the Games—and tourism—on track.
July 26, 2025In the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, expectations were sky-high for Paris’s luxury hotels. But rather than a mad dash for reservations, many plush Parisian pads found themselves with more empty suites than anticipated. Why? Affluent travelers changed course, heading to quieter spots like the French Riviera and London instead. Here’s a quick look at the upsides and downsides—and what it means for future travel to Paris.
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