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ETIAS Travel Authorization Program Postponed Until at Least 2027
ETIAS Travel Authorization Program Postponed Until at Least 2027
Chaos caused by a new EU border-check system has pushed back the program, which would require visitors to get advance travel authorization for 30 European countries.
August 12, 2026
Lackluster Jobs Report Is Surprising for Hospitality
Lackluster Jobs Report Is Surprising for Hospitality
Economists expected jobs to be added in July, but last month's labor data reveals job cuts, with some 40,000 eliminated in the leisure and hospitality sector.
August 7, 2026
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit $1.71 Trillion in 2026
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit $1.71 Trillion in 2026
The GBTA Business Travel Index forecasts global business travel spending to reach $1.71 trillion by 2026, with trip volumes also increasing.
August 5, 2026
Food Safety Alert: First Cyclosporiasis-Related Deaths Reported
Food Safety Alert: First Cyclosporiasis-Related Deaths Reported
The gastrointestinal condition caused by the Cyclospora parasite in at least nine states has been blamed for two deaths in Michigan, where the case numbers are highest.
August 4, 2026
U.S. Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent
U.S. Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent
The cost also is being raised to as much as $20,000 for travelers coming from 50 countries, including several in Africa, as well as Cuba, Nicaragua, Antigua and more.
August 3, 2026
IBTM World's Event-Tech Lineup to Feature Live AI Demo Day
IBTM World's Event-Tech Lineup to Feature Live AI Demo Day
An expanded Event Technology & Services Zone, the IBTM Ignite start-up program and the new AI programming will focus on practical innovation and solutions.
July 30, 2026
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