Donald I, emperor of the world.

[HMS_Dave]

I think her being branded a criminal for what is quoted as "She got free accommodation for helping host families "around the house" It is a little bit of a stretch. It seems as though the family didn't receive clear reasoning for the violation of her visa rules.

But, im sure it serves as a lesson to others, that despite the USA being a beautiful country and a great candidate to go backpacking, It is unfortunately still full of Americans.

 

[CXRAndy]

still full of Americans

They now vehemently defend their country, unlike many European countries

 

[HMS_Dave]

They now vehemently defend their country, unlike many European countries

Hmmm, a little at odds with your philosophy on Ukraine though isn't it?

You are really an American aren't you Andy, it is my theory...

 

[CXRAndy]

Hmmm, a little at odds with your philosophy on Ukraine though isn't it?

You are really an American aren't you Andy, it is my theory...

I'm not taking about Ukraine.

 

[HMS_Dave]

I'm not taking about Ukraine.

You've dont nothing but berate Europeans on the matter. But i think i can guess what you really mean.

 

[Psamathe]

I think her being branded a criminal for what is quoted as "She got free accommodation for helping host families "around the house" It is a little bit of a stretch. It seems as though the family didn't receive clear reasoning for the violation of her visa rules.

But, im sure it serves as a lesson to others, that despite the USA being a beautiful country and a great candidate to go backpacking, It is unfortunately still full of Americans.

Without commenting on her treatment, most people travelling would be aware of how countries treat "working" vs "tourism". "Benefit in kind" is widely recognised as a form of income (eg our own political system, our tax system, etc.).

Ian

 

[matticus]

Without commenting on her treatment, most people travelling would be aware of how countries treat "working" vs "tourism". "Benefit in kind" is widely recognised as a form of income (eg our own political system, our tax system, etc.).

Completely different when she has no other income i.e. it wouldn't be taxable. I'm assuming it's a couple-of-hours a week, tops - not enough work to count as a job, or modern slavery Archers stylee.
IMO
(No doubt you will say that what matters is the US Authority's view, and round we go ... )

 

[icowden]

They now vehemently defend their country, unlike many European countries

No - they "defend" it like Russia and North Korea. It's ok though - it's their own tourist industry they are killing off.

 

[CXRAndy]

I read domestic travel of all sorts is booming, international outbound doing well, in bound numbers slowly rising post COVID, no crashing numbers

 

[icowden]

I read domestic travel of all sorts is booming, international outbound doing well, in bound numbers slowly rising post COVID, no crashing numbers

Weird, I read the opposite. My reading exists however.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-trade-war-us-tourism/

 

[CXRAndy]

Weird, I read the opposite. My reading exists however.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-trade-war-us-tourism/

https://blog.savvynomad.io/us-domestic-travel-statistics/

 

[C R]

https://blog.savvynomad.io/us-domestic-travel-statistics/

We already know that you can't read, you don't need to keep letting us know.

 

[Beebo]

He’s signed an executive order to close down the Department of Education.
All legal experts say he doesn’t have the authority to do that without a super majority in the Senate.

 

[icowden]

https://blog.savvynomad.io/us-domestic-travel-statistics/

Fark me Andy. Even you can't be that dense. Did you actually look at the title or read the article?

This is not about tourism. This is about where Americans travel. They are travelling further and more often. Probably to get away from the utter shootshow in their own country.

Trump's impact is positive towards Americans looking to go abroad to avoid his moronic policies.
Trump's impact is negative regarding people looking to take holidays in America. People are not looking to spend money booking holidays in an unstable country with an authoritarian government hell-bent on massively increasing inflation and costs through failing to understand economics.

 

[briantrumpet]

And people *still* think they can win an argument with a troll with facts and logic.

Seriously, people, that's not how it works. They suck you in, then use you.