Very few people have ever heard of South Sudan but the newly recognized country already has a US travel warning which can’t bode well for its tourism board. According to the U.S. Department of State website, Travel.State.Gov, this new warning comes on the heels of the new country’s independence:
When news of Groupon’s partnership with Expedia hit the net, many travel analysts predicted amazing travel deals would soon be on the horizon. Well, today marks the official launch of the Groupon/Expedia partnership called Groupon Getaways.
A recent resurgence of the measles has the Centers for Disease Control urging American travelers to get immunized before traveling overseas. According to a recent article on LATimes.com, the measles are making a major comeback and international travel is the underlying component:
In the past, the US was a destination millions of foreign travelers flocked to. With tons of attractions and bustling cities, there are lots of reasons foreign travelers made the US one of the most visited countries in the entire world. In recent years, the percentage of foreign travel has dropped 37% since 2000.
Yesterday the world received news that the South Korean city of Pyeongchang will be the host of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. This marks the second trip that the Olympic Games have made to South Korea.