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International SOS says border shakedowns are spooking travellers.

International SOS issues US travel warningTravellers to the United States “may want to rethink their plans,” International SOS suggests.

Indonesia’s tourism minister, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, believes that tourism, as a service export, can help stabilise the Rupiah and foreign exchange reserves, countering the impact of high tariffs.

Indonesia strikes back at Trump tariffs – with tourismHit by high tariffs, Indonesia is tapping on its tourism sector to boost foreign exchange.

Some international students had their US visas revoked and faced deportation for participating in pro-Palestinian protests.

The US is now denying visas over social media postsVisitors to the US may be denied visas or green cards for anti-Semitic social media posts.

In April 2025, President Donald Trump implemented comprehensive tariffs with a baseline rate of 10%, claiming they would address trade deficits and revitalise American industry.

Will Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc on travel?Trump’s trade tactics could send shockwaves through global tourism and hospitality.

Trump's sweeping set of tariffs, aimed at reducing trade deficits, could change global attitudes towards the United States and result in fewer international travellers to the country.

Trump vs tourists: The growing anger hitting US travelIncreasingly aggressive policies under Trump 2.0 could cost the US losses in international visitors.

Trump aims to tighten US immigration security by restricting entry from countries with insufficient screening measures, building on his 2017 travel ban through a new order.

Donald Trump may ban certain travellers from entering the USThe travel restrictions are categorised into Red, Orange, and Yellow countries, with Red banning citizens from entry.

Travel agents may get confused whether they’re sending clients on a cruise to the Gulf of Mexico or the Gulf of America.

Donald Trump may confuse travel agents with name changesThe recently elected US president wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, amongst other places.