Indonesia has doubled its number of airports with international status in a bid to boost travel to the archipelago country’s regions https://t.co/72aGED4srv ...

The European Union and United Kingdom have announced updates to travel rules that will affect Americans going abroad. A new entry system is slated to launch Oct. 12, but delays in other policies mean that you should check before you go. https://t.co/P8NRqFyoiw ...

Tourism Industry Concerns - US hotel industry is negatively impacted by the deficit in international visitors compared to 2019 levels, affecting employees and overall business [1] - While global hotel businesses are maintaining revenue through travelers visiting other destinations like Mexico and Asia, US hotels are missing out on Canadian and European visitors [3] Factors Affecting US Tourism - Economic weakness in other countries and geopolitical concerns are potential factors contributing to the decline in international visitors to the US [2][4] - A strong US dollar is not the primary reason for the decline, as the dollar has decreased, making visits more affordable for foreigners [4] Impediments to Tourism Growth - Lengthy passport control lines at US entry points, such as JFK, deter potential visitors and negatively impact their experience [5] - Negative experiences at immigration and passport control can discourage future visits and spread negative word-of-mouth [5]

Ignacio Madridejos Ignacio. Good morning. Thanks for joining Worldwide Exchange.>> Good morning. >> Thank all right. So profits jumped 30%.Big driver of that was your toll road business here in the U.S. And a lot of big cities. What's going on. What's driving this profit increase.Are we just simply driving more places. >> We have a very good solid results in the first half of the year, and most of it driven by our highways business. And in North America, 80% of the value of the companies in North America.An ...

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While tourism is booming across the rest of the world, the U.S. is a notable loser this year as tens of millions of international visitors are choosing to travel elsewhere—costing the economy up to $29 billion. https://t.co/d6jQOgTSnf (Photo: Getty Images) https://t.co/XG95POW5PZ ...