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Brazil Delays E-Visa Requirement to January 2024

South America, Updates
September 11. Brazil, which in March announced the reinstatement of an e-visa requirement for visitors from the United States, Canada and Australia, has pushed back the effective date from October 1, 2023, to January 10, 2024. In practice, this means that until the new date established by the Brazilian government,…

Israel Tourism Officials Detail Response to Hamas Attack

Elsewhere, Updates
October 10. The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) is working to ensure the safety and security of visitors to the country in the wake of this weekend’s Hamas attack that continues to impact travel in the Middle East. In a statement issued Tuesday, IMOT said that it was «deeply saddened…

Cruise prices surge 43% amid post-pandemic travel boom

Central America, Updates
October 10. Cruises are making a major comeback since COVID — and fresh demand is sending ticket prices to new heights. Popular cruise operators Carnival and Royal Caribbean have set some ticket prices even higher than they were pre-pandemic — more than 40%, according to one closely watched monitor —…

Amsterdam to Implement Largest Tourist Tax in Europe

Elsewhere, Updates
October 5. Amsterdam will increase its city tourist tax next year, cementing its status as having the highest in Europe. The tax will increase to 12.5 percent in 2024, according to the city, which approved the measure on Tuesday. This will go into effect for travelers staying overnight or visiting…

Ámsterdam aplicará la mayor tasa turística de Europa

Global, Novedades
5 de octubre. Ámsterdam aumentará su tasa turística urbana el año que viene, consolidando su estatus como la más alta de Europa. El impuesto aumentará hasta el 12,5% en 2024, según la ciudad, que aprobó la medida el martes. Entrará en vigor para los viajeros que pernocten o viajen en…