Hispanic Heritage Month runs from mid-September to mid-October and is expected to bring a burst of color, flavor, and music to cities across the U.S. and Latin America. If you’re thinking about a trip, here’s why travel experts believe this period could be the highlight of your year—and what you should keep in mind before you go.
October 4, 2025Wondering how the current U.S. government shutdown is affecting travel? From longer airport lines to closed national parks, travelers face new hurdles in October 2025. Here’s what you need to know before you pack your bags.
October 2, 2025Starting September 2, 2025, travelers from 57 countries will no longer be able to renew their U.S. visas via the 'drop-box' interview waiver. Here’s how this upcoming change could alter your travel plans and shake up the tourism industry.
September 30, 2025Starting September 2025, travelers from 57 countries will lose the convenient U.S. visa 'drop-box' renewal option, facing in-person interviews and extra costs. Here’s what you need to know and how it could impact your travel plans.
September 27, 2025World Tourism Day 2025 is coming to Melaka, Malaysia, this September—and it’s set to spark big conversations about making travel kinder to the planet! Here’s what globetrotters and local businesses need to know about this sustainability-focused celebration, and how it might shape the future of exploring the world.
September 25, 2025Starting September 2, 2025, the U.S. State Department will remove the convenient “drop-box” visa option for travelers from 57 countries, requiring all to attend in-person interviews—even kids and seniors. While some say this could make travel more secure, others worry about longer waits, higher costs, and fewer international visitors. Here’s what travelers, hotels, and adventure-seekers need to know about this major change.
September 19, 2025Travelers from 57 countries will soon need to attend in-person interviews to renew U.S. visas as the State Department phases out the popular “drop-box” system. This major shift is expected to bring longer processing times, higher costs, and new challenges for the tourism industry, but it may also mean stronger security and a more personalized consular experience.
September 18, 2025A recent data breach at Avis Rent-A-Car put nearly 300,000 customers’ sensitive details at risk, leaving many travelers anxious about identity theft and more cautious about sharing their information with travel companies. But could this event also spark better security and awareness for the whole travel industry? Here’s how it might impact your next trip and what the industry could do differently going forward.
September 17, 2025Planning a U.S. trip in late 2025? Big changes are coming for non-immigrant visa applicants from 57 countries. The “drop-box” or Interview Waiver Program is ending, meaning nearly everyone—including kids—will now need to attend in-person interviews. This news could lead to longer waits, higher costs, and trickier travel planning. But it may also improve security and make visa processes more consistent. Here’s what you should know before booking those stateside flights or hotels.
September 16, 2025The U.S. is ending the popular 'drop-box' visa renewal system for 57 countries, meaning many travelers will now need to attend in-person interviews. Here’s how this change, set for September 2025, might impact your future trips—and the ripple effect it could have on hotels and the tourism industry as a whole.
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