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Several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, have advised their citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the country's continued occupation by gangs.Earlier this month, gangs attempted to take over Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, breaking into a nearby port service terminal. At one point, armed men attacked police stations across the country and forced thousands of prisoners to escape from Haiti's national prison.Ariel Henry, who ran the country as prime minister and acting president until he resigned on Tuesday under international pressure, fled to Puerto Rico last week after being refused…
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. John Finegarsh Photography/Getty Images Employees who travel for work can make their time on the road more enjoyable by developing a few habits. For a successful trip, business travelers need to eat healthy, prioritize sleep, and pack wisely. This article is part of the Business Travel Playbook series on getting the most out of business travel.Business travel continues to recover from the early stages of the pandemic as employees travel more.A 2023 U.S. Travel Association survey of 2,379 business travelers found that respondents expected to take an…
skift take Although international travel has become easier in some ways as we overcome the pandemic, too many travelers still face long delays in visa processing, negatively impacting the industry's recovery. — Rashard Jorden A recent report by the United Nations Tourism Office found that the proportion of people who need a traditional visa to travel abroad is decreasing. The agency's latest Tourist Visa Openness Report reveals that by 2023, 47% of citizens will need a traditional visa – a standard paper visa that is stuck in your passport after submitting documentation and an in-person interview. became. This is down…
Best Buy is currently discounting the Ember Travel Mug 2+ with Find My feature by $40, and Amazon is matching that price and adding an additional price. 20% on-page coupon. Normally $200, you can now purchase the Smart His Mug for the following prices: Shipped $127.99, offering one of the lowest prices we've ever tracked. This is approximately 37% off the current rate and the lowest price that we know of. It has all the same custom wireless temperature control features as the standard Ember Mugs, but in a travel-friendly tumbler form factor with built-in Apple Find My technology. Hit…
As spring break and summer vacation approach, travelers looking to navigate crowded U.S. airports faster and easier have several options. Five travel services currently offer expedited immigration or security screening services. Four of these services, PreCheck, Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS, are operated by the U.S. government's Trusted Traveler Program, which currently has approximately 18.5 million members. The fifth one is called CLEAR Plus and is run by a private company.PreCheck allows travelers classified as low-risk to skip routine Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening. Global Entry expedites customs inspection upon arrival in the United States. SENTRI streamlines land border crossings.…
Written by Lacey Faltz Last updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 10:10 a.m. ET The Federal Trade Commission has released new consumer advice warning travelers about potential travel scams ahead of this year's busy spring break and Easter holidays. According to a Consumer Alert published on March 12, scammers are offering great deals, “free” trips with a fee, or very vague travel packages with limited details to lure people in right before spring break. may try to tempt travelers who are looking for ways to save on their trip. . Either way, the FTC has some advice on how to stay…
Written by Jack Hadaway-Weller and Grace ParnellBBC news26 minutes agoimage caption, Hales began traveling to Ukraine at the beginning of the war, shortly after his wife died in January 2022.An animal lover is preparing to travel to Ukraine to deliver pet food and supplies.Julian Hales has traveled several times since the Russian invasion in 2022 and plans to return to the port city of Kherson later this month.As well as delivering supplies, the 52-year-old from Sheffield will also be helping abandoned street animals.He said that after losing his wife in January 2022 at the age of 47, he felt the…
In response to the growing need for companies to host meetings and events to engage fully remote or hybrid workforces, travel management company and corporate travel technology provider Spotnana now processes reservations for in-person gatherings. Adding solution.Spotnana Events allows businesses to create events for up to 10,000 people, invite employees and their guests, and book and manage travel for the experience. Get digital travel information delivered to your inbox every day Subscribe to our newsletter below “It's clear that traveling to meetings and events is essential, but planning gatherings for participants based in multiple regions and offices can be extremely…
The State Department is urging Americans not to travel to Haiti amid renewed gang violence in the country, which declared a state of emergency last week.While the warnings and acts of violence are nothing new, Haiti has been a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” destination under the State Department's travel advisory since before the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. The attempt by armed groups to seize the country's main international airport has given new urgency. “The current security situation in Haiti is unpredictable and dangerous,” the U.S. Embassy in Haiti said in a security alert issued Sunday. “We…
If you're ready to splurge on a “steal” for a spring break trip or another vacation, pause before you book, warns the Federal Trade Commission. It could be a scammer trying to steal your money.The FTC provided several examples of how these scams work.”Free” vacations that require a fee first (meaning, of course, that they're not actually free).The email is about a low-cost travel package, but the organizer won't reveal the lodging or other details.Not only can your dream vacation turn into a nightmare, the FTC says, but if you do pay, it will be difficult to get your money…