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The most recent passport restriction was the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which was implemented on January 23, 2007 and states that anyone traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are requir


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UNWTO Welcomes Visa Facilitation   May 22, 2012

To boost economic growth, priority should be given to facilitating travel and tourism. More>>

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U.S., Israel Sign Agreement on Global Entry Program   May 21, 2012

Program allows expedited clearance for low-risk travelers on arrival in the U.S.More>>

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Visa Facilitation Can Create Jobs in G20 Economies   May 21, 2012

Encouraging freedom to travel will create of millions of new jobs and billions of dollars of GDP, according to preliminary research by UNWTO and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).More>>

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Is It too Easy to Lose the TSA's 'Trust'?   April 24, 2012

Christopher Elliott reports on how travelers can run afoul of TSA screening programs.More>>

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U.S. Travel Association Hails Opportunity to Expand Travel With Brazil   April 10, 2012

The U.S. is a top destination for Brazilians, welcoming 1,198,000 travelers in 2010.More>>

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U.S. Travel Association Commends Visa Progress in China   February 13, 2012

Program will make business and leisure travel to the US more accessible to Chinese citizens. More>>

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U.S. Travel Endorses Visa Waiver Legislation   February 1, 2012

Expanding the Visa Waiver Program benefits economy and creates U.S. jobs.More>>

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Travel Q&A: Passport for a Newborn   October 3, 2011

Kerri Westenberg advises clients on obtaining passports for minors, holiday travel fares and art tours.More>>

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On Site: U.S. Department of State Develops New Strategies to Keep Travelers Informed   September 12, 2011 On Location

At ASTA's 2011 Travel Retailing & Destination Expo we heard from Hugo Rodriguez, director of American citizen services and crisis management who brought members of the media up to speed on all that the Department of State is doing to better serve American travelers abroad.More>>

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Vice President Biden Highlights Problems with U.S. Visa System   August 25, 2011

U.S. Travel and other business and travel leaders want reform of the U.S. visa system.More>>