All articles tagged with #international travelers
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Forbes
The US has introduced new visa interview requirements and a $250 visa fee, exacerbating long wait times and deterring international tourists, which could lead to a significant decline in tourism revenue and economic impact in 2025.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNBC
International LGBTQ+ travelers are reducing visits to the U.S. due to political and social concerns, including anti-LGBTQ+ policies and trade tensions, leading to a decline in bookings and economic impact on the U.S. tourism industry, despite ongoing Pride celebrations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The Biden administration will end Covid vaccination requirements for federal employees and international air travelers on May 11, the same day it will end the public health emergency tied to the coronavirus pandemic. The administration is also ending vaccination requirements for international air travelers who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The Department of Homeland Security also announced plans to no longer require non-U.S. travelers entering the country by land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated against the virus.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The Biden administration will end most federal covid vaccine mandates on May 11, including those for international travelers, federal workers and contractors, health care workers, and Head Start educators. The vaccine requirements had sparked legal and political battles, with Republicans saying the mandates were unnecessary. The requirement for federal workers has been blocked by federal courts since January 2022, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed the mandate for international travelers last week. The Health and Human Services and Homeland Security departments will start their own processes to end vaccination requirements for Head Start educators, workers at health care facilities that take Medicare and Medicaid, and some noncitizens at the land border.