Nation Sep 27 Wonders of the National Park System are in every state. Here’s where to find one near you By Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation
Politics Sep 01 A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn Tourism experts say the downward trend that emerged after President Donald Trump returned to the White House shows no immediate signs of reversing. They say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Nation Aug 19 Las Vegas tourism is slumping. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad. By Ty O'Neil, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Politics Aug 04 U.S. may require visa applicants to post bond up to $15,000 to enter country The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Nation Jul 30 WATCH: What you need to know about the new ‘visa integrity fee’ Having friends or family come to visit in the U.S. is about to get more expensive, if they need a visa to enter the country. By Tim McPhillips
Jul 16 Watch 7:45 Canadian tourism to U.S. drops dramatically amid Trump’s harsh rhetoric By William Brangham, Diane Lincoln Estes Canada sends more tourists to America than any other country. Last year, Canadians made over 20 million visits to the U.S. and spent more than $20 billion. But this year, many are avoiding U.S. travel. William Brangham reports. Continue watching
Jul 09 China expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy By Fu Ting, Associated Press Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. Continue reading
Jun 16 The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, shuts down to sound the alarm on mass tourism By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press The Lourve has rarely closed — during war, during the pandemic, and in a handful of strikes — but seldom has it happened so suddenly, without warning, and in full view of the crowds. Continue reading
Apr 25 Trump’s bluster and border arrests cool Canadians’ appetite for U.S. tourism By Rob Gillies, Jim Morris, Associated Press Canadians are canceling trips to the U.S. in big numbers. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Cortez Masto grills Trump trade rep on what he’s doing to shield tourism industry from tariff fallout By Erica R. Hendry Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday, saying she was concerned that Greer was not being realistic nor "intellectually honest" about the time it takes to negotiate trade agreements. Continue reading