Articles tagged “state department”

Business Travel

State Department Sees ‘Off the Charts’ Demand for U.S. Visas

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said at the Skift Global Forum that the State Department is still working to reduce wait times in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and India.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 days ago

State Department Sees ‘Off the Charts’ Demand for U.S. Visas

Business Travel

Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago

Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Ask Government to Pause Additional Flights to China

The U.S. airline industry is worried that Chinese carriers enjoy an unfair advantage with access to Russian airspace and China’s government.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

U.S. Airlines Ask Government to Pause Additional Flights to China

Podcasts

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Travel Tools

Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tools, the U.S. State Department's new approach to visa wait times, and Australia's new record number of Indian tourists.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Travel Tools

Tourism

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

The U.S. government is putting more financial resources toward cutting its excessive visa wait times. Let's hope it gets the job done.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

U.S. to Spend $50 Million to Cut Visa Wait Times and Passport Backlogs

Tourism

Bahamas Bookings Fall After Safety Alert

Today's podcast looks at the Bahamas safety issue, Expedia’s bad business travel deal, and flying taxis in Dubai.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

Bahamas Bookings Fall After Safety Alert

Tourism

U.S. Passport Wait Times Return to Normal After 2 Years of Lengthy Delays

The return of more normal processing times is critical as Americans travel abroad in massive numbers.

Meghna Maharishi | 9 months ago

U.S. Passport Wait Times Return to Normal After 2 Years of Lengthy Delays

Tourism

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 10 months ago

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

Tourism

U.S. Travel Caution FAQ: What the State Department Advice Means for Travelers

This worldwide caution for Americans to stay alert in tourist spots, even often safe European capitals, is quite notable.

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

News Blog

U.S. State Department Cautions Americans About Travel Worldwide Amid Unrest

The U.S. Department of State issued a "worldwide caution" to all Americans traveling abroad on Thursday. It urged them to stay alert due to heightened tensions in various locations, potential terrorist attacks and violent actions against U.S. citizens. The caution is in response to the ongoing the war between Israel and Hamas. Americans traveling abroad…

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago