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The CNMI Republican Party, chaired by former CNMI Lt. Governor Diego T. Benavente, has announced its strong support for several initiatives aimed at revitalizing tourism and growing the economy in the islands.”How many more hotels must close in the CNMI? How many more people must lose their jobs? And how many more public services and programs must be cut before our elected leaders realize they have to do something today and immediately?” Benavente asks.Benavente added, “For many years, the Northern Mariana Islands has had industries that supported our economy, such as the garment and gaming industries. We have always come…
Home » MEDICAL TOURISM NEWS » United States Outbound Tourism Shines With Incredible Visa Free Policy to 150 Countries like Denmark, Cyprus, United Kingdom, Poland, Portugal and Oman Marking An Astonishing Growth in Travel Sector Sunday, June 30, 2024Reading Time: 15 minutesThe landscape of United States outbound travel and tourism has seen a dynamic shift over recent years. With an increasing number of Americans exploring international destinations, the role of tourism has become more prominent in the US economy. This comprehensive overview delves into various aspects of US outbound travel, including visa-free access, the strength of the US passport, work…
Uluru Fest fans took part in the world’s largest shotski on Main Street in Breckenridge on Dec. 7, 2023. The record for the longest shotski in the world was broken on Thursday with 1,377 people, breaking the previous record held in Park City. Hugh Carey/The Colorado Sun The mountain region had been undergoing a slow and steady cultural and economic transformation that accelerated with the end of the pandemic as new residents arrived, tourists flocked in, real estate prices soared and local workers competed for housing. A new survey of 4,000 people in Eagle, Grand, Pitkin, Routt and Summit counties…
There’s no doubt that Hawaii has been hit hard over the past few years.Now, with the new law, the state is hopeful it can regain its main economic force: tourism. Gov. Josh Green signed a bill aimed at revitalizing tourism on the islands.”Sustainable tourism is essential to the future of our state,” said Governor Green. “This bill will ensure that our tourism industry grows in a way that respects and protects our cultural heritage while helping to diversify our economy.” Senate Bill 2659, introduced by Sens. Jarrett Keohokalole and Les Ihara Jr. and supported by both chambers’ Native Hawaiian Caucus,…
His delivery is sharp and precise, and the ad’s under two minutes runtime packs in a ton of hilarious commentary. These include: “To be honest, I don’t come here,” he said. “I grew up here and unfortunately I only live here temporarily.” “I don’t understand why people swim in the middle of the city. It’s gross.” Sometimes he’s just boringly negative, but there’s a lot of positivity coming through. “You turn a corner and it’s, ‘Oh, there’s the prime minister’. You turn the next corner and it’s, ‘Oh, there’s the king’.” “You can walk from one end of the city…
In 1956, poet Elizabeth Bishop worried about the imprudence and absurdity of going abroad. “Should we have stayed home and thought of here?” she wrote in her poem “Doubts of Travel.” “Is it right to watch strangers’ plays in this strangest of theatres? How childish is it that, with the breath of life in our bodies, we rush to look at the sun the other way?”Decades later, these quizzical phrases and the frustrated sentiment behind them seem to perfectly sum up a new attitude toward international travel: moral anxiety. Every summer, headlines emerge about tourists misbehaving, whether by inscribing their…
It’s an advice column where Chicago can ask questions about navigating life transitions, relationships, family, finances and more. Dear Ismael,With summer in full swing, what’s a good way to get family, friends, and tourists out of the Loop and into nearby neighborhoods, providing them with a more local, interesting experience and (ideally) contributing back to the city’s community?— Avondale Tour GuideTour guideWhen I have someone visiting, I plan my itinerary based on how many times my friends and family have been to Chicago. The trick is to start strong with classic landmarks and experiences, let the unfamiliar expenses and walking…
Princess Cruises told passengers in April that it was canceling its planned visits to the Greek island of Santorini due to overcrowding, and four cruise ships are already scheduled to arrive on the same day in June, bringing about 17,000 tourists to the island of 15,500 residents. More than 1,000 islands dot the waters between Greece and Turkey in the Aegean Sea, with coastlines lined with stunning bays. Both countries saw record tourism figures last year, a boon for their fragile economies but also a cause for concern, particularly in the Greek islands, as frenzied development continues to threaten local…
Iranian-Russian relations have expanded in all directions over the past two decades, embracing a broader level of cooperation. Historically, relations between Russia and Iran have been multifaceted and have fluctuated between cooperation and conflict. The two countries have a long history of geographical, economic and socio-political exchanges, and their relations have often been unstable and at other times stagnant. This exchange has grown significantly in recent times, with Moscow and Tehran espousing a more pluralistic view of the international order and a convergence of policy visions in favor of sovereign internationalism over liberal interventionism. The ties between the two countries…
©Shutterstock.comMany Americans dream of living in a European city like Paris, Rome or Barcelona, or in a quaint villa in Burgundy, Tuscany or the English countryside.Many European cities and towns paint an idyllic picture of safe places with rich culture and great transport systems, and these portrayals are true, at least to some extent.Check it out: 3 travel destinations similar to Hawaii, but much cheaperRead more: How to get $340 a year in cash back on gas and things you’ve already boughtHowever, traveling to Europe can be a hassle. In addition to enduring long flights, visiting different parts of Europe…