If anyone from anywhere can be arrested and detained in the US for having an opinion critical of politicians and government policies, that will make a lot of people think twice about going there.
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Jenny Kleeman: I was a #British tourist trying to leave America. Then I was detained, shackled and sent to an #immigration detention centre
#ICE #tourism #US
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/i-was-a-british-tourist-trying-to-leave-america-then-i-was-detained-shackled-and-sent-to-an-immigration-detention-centre
The Guardian · ‘I was a British tourist trying to leave the US. Then I was detained, shackled and sent to an immigration detention centre’
Tourists not welcome in the USA.
If some little Hitler of an immigration officer doesn't like the cut of your jib, it's an indefinite spell in the chokey for you.
CTVNews · Canadians should ‘expect scrutiny’ at U.S. border crossings, feds warnThe Canadian government is warning those headed to the United States to expect to be scrutinized by border authorities, telling travellers to be forthcoming during any interaction with customs agents.
The Trump administration seems to be bad for America's travel industry. @AxiosNews reports on a 20% drop in foreigners passing through customs at the busiest U.S. airports towards the end of March. A Goldman Sachs note said that some of the drop "is likely attributable to tighter immigration policy," but the timing — after the escalation of tariff news — suggests that "a more antagonistic policy stance by the Trump administration is contributing to a voluntary decline in visits."
"Based on some of the route cuts and overall sentiment we're hearing from airlines, I wouldn't be surprised to see the arrivals rates for international travelers drop even further in the coming weeks," Sean Cudahy, aviation reporter at The Points Guy, told Axios.
Axios · Foreign visits into the U.S. fell off a cliff in March
In case you wish to make a note in your future vacation and entertainment plans:
There’s a big billboard on IH-35 just north of San Antonio advertising an appearance by Lara Trump at a GOP fundraiser on May 15th in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. Donald Trump got about 75% of the votes in Comal County, which has a large hospitality industry.
Another Italian Destination Adds Visitor Restrictions to Curb Overtourism
TravelPulseAnother Italian Destination Adds Visitor Restrictions to Curb OvertourismThe idyllic Alpine Trentino-Alto Adige region, gateway to the Dolomites and an increasingly in-demand destination, enacts new laws limiting tourist numbers, prohibiting new visitor lodgings and restricting access to local hotspots.
Japan Joins the Stratospheric Balloon Tourism Race https://www.universetoday.com/160415/want-to-soar-to-the-stratosphere-japan-joins-the-balloon-tourism-race/
#japan #balloon #tourism #technology #science #space
Universe TodayWant to Soar to the Stratosphere? Japan Joins the Balloon Tourism RaceA Japanese company has put out the call for passengers who’d be willing to pay more than $175,000 for an hours-long ride in a balloon-borne capsule that will rise as high as 15 miles (25 kilometers). Technically, that’s nowhere near the boundary of outer space, but it’s high enough to get an astronaut’s-eye view of … Continue reading "Want to Soar to the Stratosphere? Japan Joins the Balloon Tourism Race"
Why not all comfort food is the same
By Veronique Greenwood
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230105-why-not-all-comfort-food-is-the-same
www.bbc.comWhy not all comfort food is the same
Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
BBC NewsDubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourismIt will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry.