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  • International visa and travel authorization systems are seeing significant overhauls, including US visa pauses for numerous countries, increased fees for H-1B visas, ESTA, and other entry programs, and retaliatory measures from nations like Mali.
  • Popular tourist destinations such as Cancun continue to experience high demand, yet there's a clear trend towards travelers seeking out less crowded, more affordable, and underrated spots globally.
  • Countries are actively modernizing their travel entry processes, with new online visa applications and electronic travel authorizations being launched in regions like China, Morocco, and South Africa to streamline visitor access.
  • Croatia's tourism sector is booming, reporting nearly 14 million airport passengers last year, attracting substantial investment in health tourism, and expanding its flight connections with new routes from budget airlines.
  • Geopolitical factors are directly influencing visa policies, leading to complex situations where international relations impact the ease and cost of travel between specific countries.

Travel Off Path

  • Move Over Zion! This Affordable Utah Town Is Just As Beautiful With Less Crowds 15 hours ago by Sam Sears
    Budget Travel, Destination Alternatives, Travel, Travel News, budget friendly, moab, national parks, utah

    So many things come to mind when it comes to Utah. Whether it's how underrated and gorgeous Salt Lake City is, one of the best states to book a trip of a lifetime to hit the slopes, or perhaps a handful of jokes about BYU's student life, Utah is so much more diverse than given … The post Move Over Zion! This Affordable Utah Town Is Just As Beautiful With Less Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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  • The Pros And Cons Of Traveling The Caribbean By Cruise 16 hours ago by Tyler Fox
    Travel, Travel News, Caribbean, Cruise

    Spoiler alert: I am not a “cruise person.” BUT, I also think cruises are really fun and have their place. I have lived in the Caribbean. I like renting a jeep, eating at roadside shacks, and finding beaches that don't have 5,000 other people on them. But I have also cruised the Caribbean, and I … The post The Pros And Cons Of Traveling The Caribbean By Cruise appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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  • 5 U.K. Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once 16 hours ago by Vinicius Costa
    Travel, Travel News, england, europe, northern ireland, Scotland, united kingdom, wales

    I'm sorry to be the one to say it, but if you claim you've been to the U.K. simply by visiting London, you're having a bit of a laugh. I used to live in London myself on-and-off for several years, and as much as I love Norf Weezy—do people even use that term, still?—with all … The post 5 U.K. Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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  • Cancun Records Its Second Busiest January In History For International Passengers 17 hours ago by Travel Off Path
    Travel, Travel News, 2026, cancun, Tourism Popularity

    For the past twelve months, the travel industry has been whispering the same rumor: Cancun has peaked. Between the strengthening peso, rising hotel costs, and the aggressive marketing of competitors like Punta Cana, the narrative was that the Mexican Caribbean’s reign as the “King of Tourism” was finally ending. The official data for January 2026 … The post Cancun Records Its Second Busiest January In History For International Passengers appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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  • This Undiscovered City Is Mexico’s Most Underrated Destination Actually Worth Visiting 2 days ago by Sam Sears
    Mexico Travel, Travel, Travel News, Unknown Destinations, mexico hidden gems, Pueblos Magicos, Tepoztlan

    Let's admit it — we've all been somewhere that's turned out to be a dud. Maybe a friend recommended a new restaurant with soggy tofu or perhaps TikTok convinced you some far-flung hidden gem was worth a 12-hour flight only to be discover it doesn't match the filtered photos. We at Travel Off Path take … The post This Undiscovered City Is Mexico’s Most Underrated Destination Actually Worth Visiting appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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VisaGuide.News

  • US Pauses Visa Processing for 75 Countries Starting January 21 a month ago by VG News
    Featured, United States, Visa & Passport

    Washington is preparing a temporary halt to visa services covering 75 countries, according to media reports citing an internal State Department memo. Officials have not publicly released final guidance or a duration. According to reports dated January 14, embassies and consulates have been told to prepare for a suspension beginning January 21. Initial coverage named Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand among the countries impacted, while the department has yet to post a public list or formal notice explaining the scope. Early accounts differ on how broad the pause will be. Some describe a freeze across all visa types for

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  • Mali Imposes $10,000 Visa Bond on U.S. Citizens in Retaliatory Response to Trump Administration Policy 4 months ago by VG News
    Visa & Passport

    Mali responded to the U.S. Department of State’s new visa program by saying it will require American tourists or business travelers who wish to enter the country to deposit a maximum amount of $10,000 in cash to secure a visa. This mirrors restrictions the U.S. Department of State put on Malian nationals with respect to obtaining a B-1/B-2 visa. This was announced on Oct. 12, 2025 – only 48 hours after the U.S. Department of State introduced its new Visa Bond Pilot Program which requires all Malian nationals wishing to obtain a B-1/B-2 visa to pay a bond of $5,000 to $10,000

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  • Morocco Adds Temporary E-Travel Pass for AFCON 2025 Fans 5 months ago by VG News
    Visa & Passport

    Starting 25 September 2025, Morocco is introducing a temporary Electronic Travel Authorization, known locally as AEVM, for supporters from eight African countries who plan to attend AFCON 2025 matches in the kingdom. The measure, which runs until 25 January 2026, covers travelers from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Gabon, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia. Royal Air Maroc and airport authorities will verify the pass alongside passports. Fans will apply online via the Yalla platform, the official digital hub for the tournament. Beyond the entry authorization itself, Yalla integrates Fan ID issuance and links with match tickets and fan zone access, which

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  • South Africa Launches AI ETA, G20 Pilot in October 5 months ago by VG News
    Visa & Passport

    South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber introduced a national Electronic Travel Authorisation to industry leaders, confirming a phased rollout that begins ahead of G20 events. User acceptance testing starts at the end of September, with the pilot going live in mid October for accredited delegates arriving from China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico at OR Tambo and Cape Town International. The department’s plan is to extend access to ordinary tourists from these four countries once the G20 leaders meeting concludes in late November. Officials say that, after stability is proven, the ETA will become the single front door for tourist

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  • US Imposes $100,000 Annual Fee on H-1B Visas After Trump Order 5 months ago by VG News
    H1B Visa, United States, Visa & Passport

    The White House has moved to overhaul the H-1B system by attaching a $100,000 yearly charge to each sponsored worker. Analysts say the policy could reshape hiring in the technology, finance, and consulting sectors. United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in Washington on September 19, 2025, introducing a $100,000 fee per year for companies sponsoring H-1B workers. The administration presented the charge as part of a broader shift to prioritize domestic hiring and to narrow use of the high-skill visa in entry-level roles. Officials familiar with the plan said the fee is intended to be annual, with discussions indicating it

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Total Croatia News

  • Dubrovnik Airport is Expecting Further Growth in 2026 6 hours ago by Lauren Simmonds
    News, Tourism News, dubrovnik airport 2026, ryanair dubrovnik, wizz air dubrovnik

    February the 13th, 2026 – Dubrovnik Airport is expecting further growth throughout 2026 with the recently announced introduction of new routes from both Ryanair and Wizz Air, as well as planned investments. Popular budget airlines Wizz Air and Ryanair have both recently announced their plans for flight expansion from Dubrovnik to various destinations. As we reported on February the 6th, Wizz Air will introduce a brand new seasonal route from Dubrovnik to Cluj in Romania this year. It will be available to passengers as of mid-May 2026, with the first flight between the two cities scheduled for May the 23rd, 2026. Dubrovnik

  • Croatian Companies Want in on North Africa’s Energy Transition 6 hours ago by Lauren Simmonds
    Business, News, croatia morocco, croatia north africa, croatian chamber of commerce

    February the 13th, 2026 – Croatian companies want to be a part of North Africa’s unfolding energy transition, with a business delegation composed of over 15 companies paying a visit to Morocco. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Sinisa Malus writes, the Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK) recently organised the formation of a business delegation in cooperation with the Moroccan General Confederation of Enterprises (CGEM). From February the 10th to the 14th, Croatian companies have the opportunity to participate in an economic forum and B2B talks, as well as visit the solar technology fair Solaire Expo Maroc in Morocco, more specifically in Casablanca. Since Morocco is

  • Croatia Finds Out UEFA Nations League Group 12 hours ago by Daniela Rogulj
    Sport, UEFA, uefa nations league

    Croatia has learned its opponents in the group stage of the Nations League, which will be held in 2026 and 2027. Zlatko Dalić’s team is in League A, the highest tier of the competition, and is placed in the second strongest group. They will play against three other teams in the group, which are Spain, England and the Czech Republic. Croatia has thus found itself in arguably the strongest group of this Nations League edition. The top two teams from the group advance to the quarter-finals, the third-placed team plays a play-off to stay in League A, while the bottom-placed team is

  • Croatian Airports Served Almost 14 Million Tourists in 2025 a day ago by Lauren Simmonds
    News, Tourism News, croatian airports 2025

    February the 12th, 2026 – Croatian airports served almost 14 million tourists throughout 2025, with Zagreb Airport firmly in first place. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the number of passengers served at Croatian airports increased last year to 13.99 million, representative of a 7% increase compared to 2024, the Central Bureau of Statistics recently announced. Compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, this is two and a half million more passengers (back then there were 11.4 million passengers served), which confirms the theory that Croatia is still very from just a car destination. The total number of landings and takeoffs at Croatian airports

  • 17.6 Million Euro Investment in Health Tourism for Continental Croatia a day ago by Lauren Simmonds
    News, Tourism News, health tourism croatia, investment croatian tourism, Stubičke Toplice

    February the 12th, 2026 – A 17.6 million euro investment is on the cards for health tourism in continental Croatia, more specifically in the already popular Stubičke Toplice. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina recently visited the construction works of the swimming pool and hotel of the Stubičke Toplice Special Hospital. This is an incredible 17.6 million euro investment in health tourism in continental Croatia and one of the largest investments in the development of year-round health tourism in that part of the country. The project was co-financed with 16.5 million euros, as part of the National Recovery and