Business Travel Plunges as Economic Anxiety Grows
Business travel to the U.S. plummeted 9% in April 2025, hit by economic anxiety, tariffs, and strict border…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
U.S. registration rules impact Canadian visitors staying more than 30 days
Effective April 11, 2025, new U.S. registration rules require Canadians and all foreign visitors to register online with…
Japan and South Korea to launch passport fast-track lanes in 2025
Japan and South Korea will launch mutual passport fast-track lanes at key airports in May 2025. These exclusive…
Uzbekistan and China to begin visa-free travel starting June 2025
From June 1, 2025, citizens of Uzbekistan and China can travel visa-free for up to 30 days per…
China opens visa-free travel to five Latin American countries
China introduces visa-free entry for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay from June 1, 2025. This…
New Zealand Travel Advisory warns of tougher entry at US borders
New Zealand’s travel advisory for the U.S. remains at Level 2, highlighting increased border scrutiny, detention, and deportation…
TSA Launches REAL ID Rule at Airport Check-In Today
As of May 7, 2025, TSA requires REAL ID or federally accepted identification for airport check-in on domestic…
South Africa’s Tourism Slows Even After E-Visa System Launch
South Africa’s tourism improved with the e-visa system and an uptick in arrivals, but full recovery is slow.…
India begins issuing e-passports in Chennai as national rollout starts
India is introducing e-passports in major cities under the Passport Seva Programme. Over 20,700 have been issued in…