As Vice President Kamala Harris met Polish leaders and refugees in Warsaw on Thursday, his predecessor, former Vice President Mike Pencehas been on the Ukraine-Poland border on a humanitarian mission. Hello and welcome to Essential Politics: Kamala Harris Edition. Today I will discuss what brought the two vice presidents within …
Read More »Flights to the United Arab Emirates: why travelers should buy travel insurance – News
Costs start from 1 Dh per day Published: Sat 5 March 2022, 09:15 As the travel industry opens up with declining daily Covid-19 cases and improved passenger confidence, demand for travel insurance has increased in the UAE as travelers are more cautious after difficult experiences they have had during the …
Read More »The 9th Annual World Ocean Summit will debate the evolution of plastics, aquaculture, shipping, fisheries, energy and tourism
The theme of the four-day global event, organized by Economist Impact, is “How to achieve the 2030 goals”. The programming will consist of online conversations, interactive sessions, panel discussions and a virtual exhibition. More than 150 personalities from the ocean community, from business to science, government, investors and civil society, …
Read More »CIA chief paid secret visit to Europe ahead of Blinken’s trip
BERLIN — The United States has dispatched the head of the Central Intelligence Agency to Berlin and Kiev, a week before an official trip by the secretary of state to the region, as part of its effort to convince European nations to join to a harsher response against Moscow. and …
Read More »Herbicides considered to control invasive aquatic plants in Tahoe Keys
Desperate to control aquatic invasive species in a busy Lake Tahoe waterway, two regulators are considering allowing the use of aquatic herbicides in the Tahoe Basin, a treatment method that was heretofore banned. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board of Directors and the Lahontan Region Water Quality Control Board will …
Read More »Wyndham Rewards Members Can Now Convert Points To Cash With Bakkt | News
PARSIPPANY, NJ, December 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Wyndham Rewards® members can now convert their Wyndham Rewards points to cash thanks to a new relationship with market leader in digital assets Bakkt and its popular Bakkt app. Available from today, Wyndham Rewards members can easily link their account within …
Read More »William Shatner’s Space Travel Gets Documentary on Prime Video
At CCXP Worlds 2021, Prime Video announced Shatner in space, a new documentary that follows William shatnerrecent space travel. Shatner is known to have played Captain Kirk in the 1960s Star trek series, a role that gave him the privilege of seeing our little blue planet on board Jeff Bezos‘Blue …
Read More »COVID-19: Traveling outside of Canada will cost more
CANMORE, ALTA. – The once exciting and sometimes spontaneous task of planning a winter getaway has changed dramatically during the pandemic. Despite the easing of international restrictions and increasing vaccination rates, those willing to travel abroad are now faced with organizing a myriad of documents and tests in order to …
Read More »Biden’s second overseas trip as president
World leaders are joined by medical workers as they gather for an official photo at the Group of 20 summit in Rome on Saturday, October 30. US President Joe Biden is on the far left. Ludovic Marin / POOL / AFP via Getty Images Updated at 8:29 a.m. ET, Saturday, …
Read More »Case: Cap on rental cars, freezing of hotel rooms may alleviate overtourism | News, Sports, Jobs
Wailea Beach is shown in early August. State and federal officials at the Hawaii Economic Association’s annual conference last week discussed the state’s direction in the aftermath of the pandemic, including the future of the economy and tourism. Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos Before the pandemic, some type of …
Read More »AstroTurf’s “GO BIG” projects are at the heart of the sports tourism boom | New
DALTON, Georgia., October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – The sports tourism industry is booming. More and more multidisciplinary complexes are opening each year. These facilities are designed to be the Mecca of traveling teams. They aim to provide customers with everything they need for successful tournaments – hotels, shops, …
Read More »Where to find the best deals
Wait for it. If you’re looking for a price cut on airline tickets or hotel rates, you’ve probably heard this advice. The fall season is a great opportunity to find a travel deal. But will this advice work this fall? “The further you look, the greater the uncertainty,” says John …
Read More »Expedia combines rewards programs for consumers
The Expedia Group plans to expand its customer loyalty program, writes CNBC, making it “the most comprehensive travel rewards offering.” The expansion will consist of things like member discounts, rewards and redemptions on flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, cruises and various activities. The new updates will solve a company-level …
Read More »Kamala Harris makes quick, unexplained trip to California: reports
Vice President Kamala Harris flew to Southern California on Friday for a quick trip, but the White House has not explained the reason, according to a report. Harris left Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday afternoon and flew to Palm Springs, a resort town about 107 miles east of …
Read More »Lewis and Clark Trail receives automatic route traffic signs
Jim Mallory, vice president of the Lewis and Clark Trust, appeared at the Newport Business Association’s monthly luncheon on Wednesday morning to discuss his organization’s goals and feature signs designating a motor route that follows the path of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail . . The route follows …
Read More »New restrictions on short-term rentals in Oahu advance to city council
The fate of short-term Oahu vacation rentals is once again in the hands of Honolulu City Council. The Honolulu Planning Commission forwarded a controversial crackdown on short-term rentals to council members on Wednesday following controversial meetings in August and September. Members voted to advance the measure by six votes to …
Read More »Events taking place in Ottawa to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
OTTAWA – CTVNewsOttawa.ca examines events taking place in Ottawa to mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday. September 30 honors lost children and residential school survivors, their families and communities. The Heritage Building and Marion Dewar Square at Ottawa City Hall and the OTTAWA sign in …
Read More »President Biden cancels Wednesday trip to Chicago to continue working on federal overhaul deal
WASHINGTON (AP) – Pressure is mounting, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats on Tuesday scrambled to scale back his potentially historic $ 3.5 trillion government overhaul in order to gain support from two key senators on hold ahead of the decisive deadlines for the votes. With Republicans firmly opposed and …
Read More »Solomon Islands tourism industry mourns death of CEO Josefa Tuamoto
The Solomon Islands tourism industry mourns the death of Tourism Solomons Managing Director Josefa Tuamoto, who has held the post since joining the Solomon Islands Visitors Board in 2013. Tuamoto had recently returned to Fiji to be close to his family as he recovered from a recent bout of ill …
Read More »ADTRAN Helps Wildanet Connect Rugged UK Coast to Superfast Fiber Broadband | Business
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Sep 21, 2021– ADTRAN®, Inc., (NASDAQ: ADTN), the leading provider of next-generation multigigabit fiber broadband access and fiber extension solutions, today announced that Wildanet is leveraging the platform- ADTRAN Total Access 5000 10G fiber access form with XGS-PON technology to provide fast high-speed to …
Read More »NYC subway trips canceled due to staff shortage hit pandemic high
Straphangers suffered more than 10,600 metro trips canceled in June due to a shortage of train crews, according to internal MTA files obtained by THE CITY. New York City Transit had not cut as many trips in a month due to a lack of train operators or drivers since the …
Read More »The Williams-Shapps plan: looking to the future
On May 20 of this year, the Williams-Shapps plan for rail and the announcement of Great British Railways – a plan to transform British railways by setting priorities, changes and new transport solutions – took location. The plan aims to ensure that UK rail is the backbone of a cleaner …
Read More »Jim Dey | Space Race: America’s Journey to a Distant Planet | Columns
Next year marks the 60th anniversary of astronaut John Glenn’s exciting three-orbital journey around the earth. It might sound like a small beer now, but it wasn’t back then. The American people as well as millions of people around the world were mesmerized by the personal daring and technological achievements …
Read More »Harris bounces back from a tough trip
Vice President Harris looked on with a smile President BidenJoe BidenObama: Ensuring Democracy “Keeps Running Efficiently” Keeps Me From “Sleeping At Night” New Jersey landlords banned from questioning potential tenants about criminal records Night Defense: The Pentagon withdraws Middle East air defense assets | Democrats introduce resolution apologizing to LGBT …
Read More »Airbnb and Vrbo fight for more vacation cabins as travel rebounds
Vacation rental brands are scrambling to persuade landlords to list their homes on their sites as properties are scarce in some outdoor destinations. Sites like Airbnb Inc. ABNB -1.73% and the Expedia group Inc. EXPED -1.20% Vrbo has deployed features designed to facilitate reception. Demand for housing near beaches, national …
Read More »Bakkt Partners with Wyndham Rewards to Expand Travel Offerings | Business
ALPHARETTA, Georgia – (BUSINESS WIRE) – June 16, 2021– Bakkt Holdings LLC * (“Bakkt”), the digital asset marketplace behind the Bakkt app, has announced a partnership with Wyndham Rewards®, the award-winning loyalty program of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, to enable program members to link, view and redeem their Wyndham Rewards …
Read More »United Arab Emirates at 50: Etihad invites travelers to share stories about the United Arab Emirates for new campaign
While travel is still not fully reopened, Etihad Airways is asking future travelers to take a trip of a different kind this summer, via a trip down memory lane. The UAE’s national airline invites residents and citizens to share memories of their time in the country. the Heritage of a …
Read More »Nissan survey says EVs travel further than ICEs
Nissan says a survey it commissioned shows that European electric vehicle drivers drive further on average than users of cars with internal combustion engines (ICEs). To help better understand the driving experiences and perceptions of European motorists, the study reveals that electric vehicle drivers are becoming pioneers on European roads, …
Read More »Couple Start New Business in Monticello, Hope to Advance Tourism in White County | Business
MONTICELLO – Newcomers to the area Jason and Alyssa Nelson plan to open a clothing and tourism business for the lake that will offer Jeep Lyft tours in Monticello, a tourism Instagram page showcasing tourist hot spots, clothing and accessories; and an online guide for local businesses to promote their …
Read More »HMPRESENTLY: Learn Dr Evil Laughter
I’m not as good at evil, maniacal laughter as Mike Myers, playing Dr. Evil in the Austin powers series of films. But I practiced there, laughing maniacally to myself, or even out loud, when there is something to maniacal laughing about. It’s my laughter ringing out, and reading a few …
Read More »Petroglyph vandalism is not a victimless crime – High Country News – Know the West
In late April, at the site known as Birthing Rock near Moab, Utah, vandals degraded millennial petroglyphs, scribbling the words “white power” and other obscene graffiti, including an ejaculating penis, on the red sandstone. Only one of the rock’s four petroglyph panels remained unharmed. The vandalism came just weeks after …
Read More »US looks forward to welcoming Filipino travelers again – The Manila Times
Approximately 300 registrants attended the US Travel and Tourism webinar led by Jackie Ennis, Vice President of Global Markets for Brand USA (center, bottom row) and heads of various US airlines. The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, in collaboration with its U.S. travel partners, hosted a webinar on U.S. travel …
Read More »Travel to Pence sparks new speculation about White House race in 2024
Location, location, location! In a move that will spark further speculation for 2024, former Vice President Mike Pence will head a major Republican Party dinner and fundraising event in early June in New Hampshire, the state that for a century hosts the first White House race primary. . Fox News …
Read More »County moves forward with vacation rental ordinance
The Douglas County websites show where vacation rental permits are located near Elk Point in Lake Tahoe. The introduction of an ordinance to regulate vacation home rentals in Tahoe Township is scheduled for May 20. Commissioners voted 3-2 to adjust maximum densities in Lake Tahoe neighborhoods to 15 percent for …
Read More »Kentucky Derby was the tourist boost Louisville needed
Louisville Tourism expected Derby to have an impact of $ 35,000,000, but said the number was around $ 60,000,000. “National Travel and Tourism” to attract more visitors. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As Medina Spirit won the national stage at the Kentucky Derby this weekend, Louisville tourism celebrates the economic gain of …
Read More »How to recover when you are refused a mortgage
When Philip Weiss, a systems engineer from New Jersey, saw the rustic house on 4 acres of land in the Poconos, it was love at first sight. He was pre-approved for a mortgage, made an offer on the house, and the seller agreed. Almost a month later, the unexpected happened. …
Read More »Restricted vehicle movement affecting CV loan collections
Some analysts have estimated that the actual level of collection in categories such as small businesses and resumes may in fact be lower than stated. Most major banks and non-bank financial corporations (NBFCs) reported collection efficiency gains of over 90% for the September quarter. However, financiers’ commercial vehicle (CV) books …
Read More »Home hunt in Croatia: a modern mountain villa for $ 1.2 million
An eco-friendly three bedroom villa in Croatia $ 1.2 MILLION (7.5 MILLION CROATIAN KUNA) This three bedroom vacation home sits in the heart of Croatia’s mountainous Gorski Kotar, a northwestern pocket of the country – known as Croatia’s ‘green lungs’ – which stretches out to the Adriatic Sea. Completed in …
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Read More »BOK Financial appoints new chief loan officer
TULSA, Oklahoma, February 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BOK Financial (NASDAQ: BOKF) today announced that Kaushik Ponnusamy has been named the retired successor to Evans Swann and will assume the role of Managing Director of Loan Syndications for the organization. Ponnusamy will lead the company’s existing team of high-quality syndicators …
Read More »Mortgage refused? Here is how to recover
When Philip Weiss, a systems engineer in New Jersey, saw a rustic house on four acres of land in the Poconos, it was love at first sight. He was pre-approved for a mortgage, made an offer on the house, and the seller agreed. Almost a month later, the unexpected happened. …
Read More »15-year mortgage rates reverse trend and open lower in March
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Read More »Canada’s PocketPills Raise $ 30 Million
In today’s top payments news around the world, PocketPills of Canada has landed $ 30 million in funding, while Flipkart plans an expansion of grocery delivery in India. Additionally, Deliveroo has announced its intention to file a public listing application in the UK. PocketPills of Canada Raises $ 30 Million …
Read More »Second draw PPP loan request
Thursday, January 14, 2021 On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a Provisional final rule (IFR) announcing the implementation of the Temporary Loan Program of the Economic Aid Act for Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Businesses (Economic Aid Act), the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ) Second Draw Loans. …
Read More »Pandemic Bill Accelerates Student Debt Tax Relief
“href =” http://144.217.242.125/feed-generator/# “> Alan K. Ota · An expected House vote this week to erase President Joe Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion pandemic response plan would launch a campaign by Democrats to offer a mix of tax breaks and other aid to help young people workers settle their student loan …
Read More »News – UCA WINS 2021-22 THE DESIGNATION OF MILITARY FRIENDLY® SCHOOL
The University of Central Arkansas was awarded the 2021-22 Military Friendly® School designation. Establishments with the Military Friendly® credential were assessed using public data sources and proprietary survey responses. More than 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey, of which 747 obtained the title. “The UCA is proud to welcome …
Read More »How Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness could explode your tax bill
The Guardian Senate Republicans work to derail creation of Capitol Hill riot committee Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes a 9/11 panel bill that could reveal embarrassing facts about the role of Trump and his supporters. Both changed their stance to oppose a bipartisan riot commission on Jan. 6 on Capitol …
Read More »Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers ‘skeptical’ of student loan cancellation
The Guardian Senate Republicans work to derail creation of Capitol Hill riot committee Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes a 9/11 panel bill that could reveal embarrassing facts about the role of Trump and his supporters. Both changed their stance to oppose a bipartisan riot commission on Jan. 6 on Capitol …
Read More »Austin Niemiec, wife of Quicken Loans executive, sues rival Anthony Casa
In the fierce world of mortgage lenders, rivalry between competitors can turn nasty – really nasty. Just ask Theresa Niemiec of West Bloomfield, the wife of a Quicken Loans executive who claims her husband’s rivals have “shamed” her in a series of steamy, misogynistic texts and videos as a way …
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