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US Tourism in 2025: Decline in Spending by International Visitors
In 2025, the US tourism sector faces a decline in spending by international visitors, projected to fall from US\$181 billion in 2024 to under US\$169 billion, due to stricter border policies, negative country perception, unfavorable exchange rates, and higher accommodation costs.
US Tourism in 2025: Decline in Spending by International Visitors
In 2025, the US tourism sector faces a decline in spending by international visitors, projected to fall from US\$181 billion in 2024 to under US\$169 billion, due to stricter border policies, negative country perception, unfavorable exchange rates, and higher accommodation costs.
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16% Bias Score
US clarifies new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The White House clarified that the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is a one-time fee for new applications, not an annual fee, contradicting earlier statements by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and causing initial panic among tech companies.
US clarifies new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The White House clarified that the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is a one-time fee for new applications, not an annual fee, contradicting earlier statements by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and causing initial panic among tech companies.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Administration's New $100,000 Visa Fee Causes Chaos
A surprise order from the Trump administration imposing a $100,000 fee on some visas triggered widespread confusion and frantic travel among visa holders, prompting concerns from U.S. allies before the White House clarified that existing visa holders were not affected.
Trump Administration's New $100,000 Visa Fee Causes Chaos
A surprise order from the Trump administration imposing a $100,000 fee on some visas triggered widespread confusion and frantic travel among visa holders, prompting concerns from U.S. allies before the White House clarified that existing visa holders were not affected.
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48% Bias Score
US Visa Fees Increase, Impacting International Travel
The US is raising fees for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, and Electronic Visa Update System, impacting travelers from over 40 countries, alongside a projected $12.5 billion loss in international visitor spending by 2025.
US Visa Fees Increase, Impacting International Travel
The US is raising fees for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, and Electronic Visa Update System, impacting travelers from over 40 countries, alongside a projected $12.5 billion loss in international visitor spending by 2025.
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28% Bias Score
Decline in US Foreign Tourism Amidst Trump Administration Policies
A 3 percent year-over-year decrease in foreign visits to the US in July 2025 continues a trend linked to President Trump's policies, impacting tourism and the US economy.
Decline in US Foreign Tourism Amidst Trump Administration Policies
A 3 percent year-over-year decrease in foreign visits to the US in July 2025 continues a trend linked to President Trump's policies, impacting tourism and the US economy.
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44% Bias Score
EU to Nearly Triple Visa Fee for Short-Stay Visitors
The European Union plans to increase the short-stay visa-exempt entry fee from 7 to 20 euros starting in late 2026 through the ETIAS system, affecting visitors from countries including the US, UK, and Canada, as part of a broader push to increase revenue streams for its 2-trillion-euro budget plan. ...
EU to Nearly Triple Visa Fee for Short-Stay Visitors
The European Union plans to increase the short-stay visa-exempt entry fee from 7 to 20 euros starting in late 2026 through the ETIAS system, affecting visitors from countries including the US, UK, and Canada, as part of a broader push to increase revenue streams for its 2-trillion-euro budget plan. ...
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36% Bias Score
US clarifies new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The White House clarified that the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is a one-time fee for new applications, not an annual fee, contradicting earlier statements by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and causing concern among tech companies.
US clarifies new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The White House clarified that the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is a one-time fee for new applications, not an annual fee, contradicting earlier statements by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and causing concern among tech companies.
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24% Bias Score
US clarifies new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The White House clarified that the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is a one-time fee for new applications, not an annual fee, contradicting earlier statements by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and causing initial alarm among tech companies.
US clarifies new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The White House clarified that the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is a one-time fee for new applications, not an annual fee, contradicting earlier statements by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and causing initial alarm among tech companies.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Administration Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B worker visas, impacting tech companies that rely on the program to hire foreign skilled workers.
Trump Administration Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B worker visas, impacting tech companies that rely on the program to hire foreign skilled workers.
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36% Bias Score
New Visa Fee Impacts US Tourism
The Trump administration's new $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant travelers, effective October 1st, is expected to decrease international tourism to the US, impacting projected spending and potentially affecting major events.
New Visa Fee Impacts US Tourism
The Trump administration's new $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant travelers, effective October 1st, is expected to decrease international tourism to the US, impacting projected spending and potentially affecting major events.
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36% Bias Score
US Passport Falls to Historic Low in Global Ranking
The Henley Passport Index ranks the U.S. passport 10th globally, its lowest position in 20 years, with visa-free access to 182 destinations, a decline attributed to less proactive visa diplomacy, exacerbated by a new $250 visa fee.
US Passport Falls to Historic Low in Global Ranking
The Henley Passport Index ranks the U.S. passport 10th globally, its lowest position in 20 years, with visa-free access to 182 destinations, a decline attributed to less proactive visa diplomacy, exacerbated by a new $250 visa fee.
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36% Bias Score
Coalition's Plan to Hike International Student Visa Fees and Cap Numbers Sparks Criticism
The Australian Coalition proposed a policy to cap international student numbers at 240,000 and increase visa application fees to $2500 (or $5000 for Group of Eight universities), aiming to reduce strain on housing while critics argue this will harm Australia's education sector and international repu...
Coalition's Plan to Hike International Student Visa Fees and Cap Numbers Sparks Criticism
The Australian Coalition proposed a policy to cap international student numbers at 240,000 and increase visa application fees to $2500 (or $5000 for Group of Eight universities), aiming to reduce strain on housing while critics argue this will harm Australia's education sector and international repu...
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64% Bias Score
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