ESTA Fee Nearly Doubles from $21 to $40 Starting September 30, 2025
The U.S. government will raise the ESTA application fee from $21 to $40 starting 30 September 2025 – nearly doubling the cost for travelers using the Visa Waiver Program.
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The U.S. government will raise the ESTA application fee from $21 to $40 starting 30 September 2025 – nearly doubling the cost for travelers using the Visa Waiver Program.
Choice Hotels is growing the Everhome Suites extended-stay brand with seven new properties across the U.S., offering long-stay travelers modern amenities and competitive value in key markets.
The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York reopens its landmark Grand Ballroom and heritage event spaces this fall, blending restored Art Deco grandeur with state-of-the-art technology.
From September 2025, U.S. visa applicants face in-person interviews, new integrity fees, and in some cases a refundable bond – reshaping the travel process for millions.
Qatar Airways will move its operations at New York’s JFK Airport to the New Terminal One in 2026 and open its first dedicated lounge in the United States.
Folio has secured $14 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered financial operations platform for hotels and accelerate growth across the hospitality sector.
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Viking has opened bookings for 14 new ocean itineraries for 2026 and 2027, expanding longer-form voyages across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Scandinavia.
Selfbook has selected PayPal as its commerce partner, integrating AI-powered booking, payments, and checkout experiences for hotels.