Tourists look at the view from Guano Point on the west rim of the Grand Canyon on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Arizona. Darrin Zammit Lupi/Reuters Tourism is important to the American economy — in 2016, visitors to the US generated $245 billion in travel spending. Critics have blamed Trump for a plateau in tourist arrivals in 2017, however recent data suggests that might not be completely accurate. Many factors can impact travel, including travelers' income levels, exchange rates, diplomatic relations, and hospitality infrastructure. Yet, there is some data that shows Trump has affected tourism — air bookings from seven Muslim countries in the Trump administration's travel ban decreased 80% from last year. Are fewer people visiting the US now that Trump is president? Some have blamed the Trump administration fora sharp downturn in international tourist arrivals in 2017, as measured last September. A more recent revision of the … [Read more...] about Tourism in the US has plateaued since Trump took office, but that doesn’t mean he’s to blame
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State auditor blasts Colorado’s management of $445 million Regional Tourism Act program
The state auditor’s office on Monday blasted Colorado’s management of a program designed to fund regional tourism projects, saying it failed to establish proper internal controls or adequately monitor projects after approval. The legislature established the Regional Tourism Act in 2009 to kick-start large-scale tourism projects, provided that they were unique, would draw a large number of out-of-state visitors and could not be built without state tax-increment financing. Five of nine projects that applied for funding were approved from 2012 to 2015 and awarded more than $445 million from the higher state sales taxes revenues they were forecast to generate from out-of-state visits over several decades. So far, the state has distributed $11.3 million to three projects. By failing to precisely define terms and establish the necessary controls, the Colorado Office of Economic Development couldn’t properly determine whether projects met the original intent of the … [Read more...] about State auditor blasts Colorado’s management of $445 million Regional Tourism Act program
Plans for Lavenham village hub with Post Office moves step closer
PUBLISHED: 17:38 12 July 2018 | UPDATED: 17:38 12 July 2018 Jason Noble Local democracy reporter Lavenham Tourist Information Centre. Picture: DON BLACK Plans for Lavenham’s Tourist Information Centre to be safeguarded and developed into a village hub with a Post Office have moved a step closer, after approval was given for talks to begin. The centre in Lady Street is set to be closed in October this year after Babergh District Council opted to axe its traditional information centres. Lavenham Parish Council expressed an interest in taking over the site, with a plan to retain tourist information services as well as bring a Post Office back. This morning’s Babergh’s cabinet agreed its new visitor information plan, which included an agreement in principle to either lease or sell the space to the parish council. Carroll Reeve, chairman of the parish council, said: “The whole thing as far as we are concerned is it is going to be a very positive thing. … [Read more...] about Plans for Lavenham village hub with Post Office moves step closer
Legal Officer Vacancy At Tourism Corporation Of Gujarat Limited
By: Manav Malhotra 22 Jun 2019 11:50 AM GMT Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited invites online application for the post of Legal Officer. Name of the Post: Legal Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 35 Years Pay: Rs. 35,000/- Essential Qualification LL.B. from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks. How to apply? Interested candidates are required to apply online at https://www.gujarattourism.com/joboffer Only Candidates, who are fulfilling the requisite criteria with completed education, are advised to apply online for the relevant post on or before 01/07/2019 till 11.59 p.m To Access Official Notification click here Topics : Legal Officer Vacancy | Tourism Corporation Of Gujarat Limited Related … [Read more...] about Legal Officer Vacancy At Tourism Corporation Of Gujarat Limited
Melania Trump Won’t Be Discussed By Her Slovenian Town’s Tourism Board
World Melania Trump has put Sevnica on the map, but besides capitalizing on her role as first lady of the United States to sell products, people promoting the small town in Slovenia where she grew up aren’t overly excited about her. Related: Slovenians Stand Up for Melania Trump, Slam Jimmy Kimmel for Mocking First Lady's Accent The head of the town’s tourist board would not even grant an interview unless the first lady was left out of the conversation. “I don’t want to talk about politics,” Mojca Pernovsek, who oversees tourist office where visitors can buy a book about Trump’s youth and first lady products including chocolate coated apple slices, told The New York Times in a report published Monday. Recommended Slideshows 76 The Most Powerful Military Forces in the World 59 The 25 Most Powerful Passports in the World 61 Every World Press Photo Winner Ever: 60 Images That Define Our World Pernovsek told the newspaper … [Read more...] about Melania Trump Won’t Be Discussed By Her Slovenian Town’s Tourism Board