U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the U.S. signed an agreement on new aviation pre-clearance security operations with Bermuda Premier and Minister of Tourism and Transport Dr. Ewart Brown.
The Dominican Republic plans to add nine tourism offices in the U.S. to accelerate promotional activities. The Caribbean country already has offices in Chicago, Miami and New York.
The Dominican Republic plans to add nine tourism offices in the U.S. to accelerate promotional activities. The Caribbean country already has offices in Chicago, Miami and New York.
Lebanon’s tourism industry has registered a 30 percent increase in inbound visitors in 2008 to 1.3 million, according to new figures released by Lebanese government. The huge rise is being attributed to a new peace agreement made by the government last year.
Oman has unveiled a £7 billion tourism drive as it endeavors to quadruple its number of visitors to 12 million by 2020. The sultanate has already opened a number of luxury resorts, including the Shangri-La Barr La Jissah in 2006.
A grass-roots organization that seeks legislation mandating paid vacations for salaried employees plans to fire up the discussion this summer.