The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will soon apply to visitors from Europe, Australia, the US and Canada. The Home Office began rolling out the scheme last November for nationals of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. From April 2, 2025, EU citizens travelling to the UK without a…
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In 2023, the United States (US) was once again recognised as the world’s most powerful travel and tourism market, contributing a record $2.36 trillion to the economy, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report. Even with slower spending from international visitors, the U.S. nearly doubled the economic contribution…
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Planning a trip to New Zealand? Starting October 1, 2024, the cost of entry will be significantly higher, with the country’s International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) set to nearly triple. The IVL, originally introduced in 2019 to support environmental conservation efforts, will increase from NZ$35 to NZ$100. This hike comes despite international tourist…
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Some parts of Spain desperately want fewer tourists but the region of Extremadura is doing the opposite by offering substantial financial incentives to attract new residents, especially digital nomads. Located on the border with Portugal, Extremadura is a less-visited and remote region of Spain. Despite its rich cultural heritage, including three UNESCO World Heritage sites,…
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Securing the right to live and work in another country can be a complex and time-consuming process, but for those with financial means, golden visas have provided a quicker path to residency. These programs allow wealthy individuals to essentially “purchase” the right to live in a country, often without the need to reside there permanently.…
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