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5.8 million international visitors traveled to the United States | News

Foreign Office seeks to clarify US travel ban | News

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 5.8 million international visitors traveled to the United States in September 2012, an eight percent increase over September 2011. September 2012 registered the 18th straight month of increases in total U.S. visits. In September 2012, the top inbound markets continued to be Canada and Mexico with each […]

Liberty Island to reopen on United States Independence Day | News

Foreign Office seeks to clarify US travel ban | News

Officials at the United States National Park Service has confirmed Liberty Island, damaged by Hurricane Sandy, will reopen on July 4th. Ellis Island, also damaged in the storm, requires more extensive repairs and remains closed. There is no reopening date at this time. Advance reservations are required for access to the Statue of Liberty’s crown. […]

United States issues worldwide travel alert | News

Foreign Office seeks to clarify US travel ban | News

Officials at the United States state department have issued a global travel alert following a terrorist attack in Kenya which left score of civilians dead. The warning urges American citizens to be on their guard against actions and violence against them by al-Qa’ida and other militant groups. It warned al-Qaeda and other groups could be […]

United States places first restrictions on Ebola travel | News

United States places first restrictions on Ebola travel | News

Officials in the United States have confirmed passengers originating from countries at risk of Ebola will be forced to fly to airports with screen procedures for the virus in place. This is the first time the United States has placed any restrictions on travel in relation to the disease, and comes after days of mounting […]

ITB Berlin 2015: United States leads tourism boom in Americas | News

ITB Berlin 2015: United States leads tourism boom in Americas | News

The economic situation in the United States and Canada is improving and with it has come a renewed increase in foreign trips in 2014. At the same time the weaker-performing economies of Brazil and Argentina have led to slower growth in tourism in South America. These are the findings of the ITB World Travel Trends […]

United States seeks to tighten visa waiver programme | News

Foreign Office seeks to clarify US travel ban | News

Officials in the United States have revealed plans to tighten travel restrictions for visitors using the visa waiver programme. Approximately 20 million people from 38 countries presently enter America each year under the visa waiver programme, which allows travel without needing full visas. The scheme has come under increased scrutiny since terrorist attacks in Paris […]

United States-Cuba to relaunch scheduled air services | News

United States-Cuba to relaunch scheduled air services | News

The governments of the United States and Cuban governments have agreed to reinstitute scheduled air service between the two nations. It is hoped the deal could jumpstart economic relations between the two countries, paving the way for thousands of visitors to the island on a daily basis. However, there is as yet no timetable for […]

United Airlines launches free transatlantic COVID-19 testing program

United Airlines launches free transatlantic COVID-19 testing program

United Airlines today announced the world’s first free transatlantic COVID-19 testing pilot program for customers. From November 16 through December 11, the airline will offer rapid tests to every passenger over 2 years old and crew members on board select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR), free of charge. Anyone […]

Emirates to bring A380 to Washington D.C as United withdraws | News

Emirates to bring A380 to Washington D.C as United withdraws | News

Emirates has announced that it plans to upgrade its Dubai-Washington D.C. service, with the introduction of its flagship Airbus A380 on the route beginning February 1st.  Replacing the existing Boeing 777-300ER used on this route, the A380 will serve the strong customer demand and restore route capacity following United Airlines’ planned withdrawal from the Washington […]

United States state department issues Europe travel alert | News

United States state department issues Europe travel alert | News

The United States state department has issued a release warning American citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe this summer. The department warns terrorists may be planning to target major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centres and transportation. “The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present greater […]

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