Traveling Locally is an option. Lately, Eat Sip'n Dip Travel & Event Planning Agency has noticed that traveling abroad from the United States has been incrementally shifting:International travel to the United States is down significantly as of early 2026, with a 5.5% drop in 2025 and a further 4.3% decline in overseas visitors in early 2026. While global tourism has largely recovered, the U.S. is losing market share to other nations due to policy-related concerns, high visa fees, and a "soft" demand from Europe. According to Forbes: Key Takeaways on International Travel (2025-2026): U.S. Decline: Inbound international travel to the U.S. declined in 2025 and continued to drop in early 2026, with a 14% plunge reported in March 2025 and an additional 14.1% drop in April 2026. Key Source Markets Down: Canadian visits have dropped sharply (25% in early 2025) and European demand, particularly from Germany and France, has weakened. Reasons for the Slump: Analysts cite a combination of "America First" policies, including trade rhetoric and immigration restrictions, alongside a strong dollar and high-cost travel. Global Contrast: While the U.S. faces a downturn, global international tourism has experienced a strong recovery (roughly 4% growth in 2025), with destinations in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Southern Europe seeing high demand. Future Outlook: Despite the current decline, experts anticipate a potential boost in U.S. tourism in late 2026 due to the FIFA World Cup. 5-STAR LOCAL UNITED STATED ACTIVITIES & TOURS Eat Sip'n Dip has partnered with a "Project Expeditions" to offer many 5 Star Activities & Tours both Locally & Abroad! Take a look at these carefully selected local activities & tours across the United states. Eat Sip’n Dip LLC is here to assist if needed.

Nicole Bursey joins Project Expedition as head of Canada agency sales. Michael Pihach is an award-winning journalist with a keen interest in digital storytelling. In addition to PAX, Michael has also written for CBC Life, Ryerson University Magazine, IN Magazine, and DailyXtra.ca. Michael joins PAX after years of working at popular Canadian television shows, such as Steven and Chris, The Goods and The Marilyn Denis Show. Nicole Bursey is back in business, joining Project Expedition as head of Canada agency sales, PAX has learned. The newly-created role will see Bursey support and grow relationships within the Canadian travel industry as Project Expedition expands into Canada. Project Expedition is an online platform for discovering and booking tours, activities, shore excursions, private transfers, multi-day itineraries, and tailor-made services in destinations around the world. Travel advisors can leverage the company's concierge team, proprietary technology, and inventory of curated experiences to ensure that their clients have the best trip possible. Bursey previously worked at Transat for 15 years. She was the company's commercial director until October 2024, at which point Transat consolidated its tour operator activities. With over a decade of success supporting travel advisors, Project Expedition is now making a dedicated investment in the Canadian market, reads a press release. Bursey will be responsible for building brand awareness and deepening engagement with Canadian travel advisors and agency partners, leveraging her extensive commercial experience and trusted reputation within the industry. "We strongly believe in the growth opportunities in Canada and are pleased to have Nicole onboard to spearhead our presence in this important market," said Rob Keen, co-founder of Project Expedition, in a statement. "At our core, we are a company that champions travel advisors. Our platform was built to empower them with the tools, service, and product range they need to succeed." Bursey echoed this commitment to advisors, saying in a statement: "I am very excited to join Project Expedition. From my first conversations with Rob Keen and Jeremy Clement, it was clear that their company is built on a genuine respect for travel advisors. They recognize the critical role agents play in the customer journey and see tremendous opportunity for growth in the Canadian market." Bursey has already begun her new role and can be reached at [email protected] to discuss business opportunities.