Tag: House of Representatives
US Representatives demand answers from Airbnb CEO
editor- November 22, 2019 22:04US Representatives sent a letter addressed to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky demanding answers and requesting information about misleading listings that have left customers in poor housing conditions. The letter seeks ... Read More
U.S. Travel Association: Holds IPW Press Conference and you’re there
editor- June 5, 2019 00:18Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO was the first to speak at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW Press Conference held at the 51st edition held on Tuesday, June ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Workers’ Pension Bill to be debated May 21
editor- May 10, 2019 00:19The long-awaited Jamaica Tourism Workers' Pension Bill is one step closer to becoming a reality. This as Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the pension bill will be ... Read More
Major tourism attraction to be developed around birthplace of Jimmy Cliff
editor- March 29, 2019 21:43Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has indicated plans to fully develop the community of Somerton in St. James, where cultural icon Jimmy Cliff was born, as a major tourism ... Read More
Boeing appoints former US ambassador as director
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 26, 2019 14:02The Boeing Company board of directors has nominated Nikki Randhawa Haley to be elected as a director at the company's annual meeting of shareholders on April 29. Haley is the former U.S. ambassador ... Read More
U.S. Travel welcomes bills to address billions needed to maintain National Parks
editor- February 15, 2019 19:02A U.S. Senate bill to provide funding for National Park repairs is currently under committee review. A similar bill is moving forward in the House of Representatives. A bipartisan group of ... Read More
Trump declares national emergency to circumvent Congress, get money for his pet project
Chief Assignment Editor- February 15, 2019 17:06In an attempt to build his long-promised 'border wall' without congressional approval, President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency. Trump is also expected to sign a bill granting limited ... Read More
Traveling to Hawaii? How LGBTQ friendly is the Aloha State?
editor- January 31, 2019 22:36Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect ... Read More
Historic Montana guest ranch welcomes new GM
editor- January 10, 2019 21:04Montana guest ranch carries on Proud Traditions Of Western Hospitality, Pioneering Women with new GM. Read More
Guam tourism: Same threat different day and Guam’s beaches are busy today
Juergen T Steinmetz- August 9, 2017 07:13North Korea wants to attack US military establishments in Guam, USA. Guam, home to about 6,000 US troops, is strategically located midway between the Korean Peninsula and the South China ... Read More
Happy 4th of July but not so happy in Guam, where America starts the day
editor- July 4, 2013 11:20There are 180,000 proud Americans currently celebrating US Independence Day in Guam, USA. Read More
Passage of No-Hassle Flying Act lauded
editor- December 13, 2012 02:45WASHINGTON, D.C. - Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today commended the House of Representatives for passing S. Read More
ASTA praises House action to accelerate credit card reforms
editor- November 17, 2009 02:13ASTA is praising the US House of Representatives for passing a bill to accelerate the implementation of earlier legislation to protect consumers from abusive and misleading credit card policies. Read More
Hawaii House of Representatives passes Civil Unions Bill
editor- February 14, 2009 03:25WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights group, today praised Hawaii’s House of Representatives for passing a civi Read More
US House of Representatives Passes “Travel Promotion Act of 2008”
editor- September 26, 2008 07:45WASHINGTON, DC (September 25, 2008) - The US House of Representatives today passed H.R. 3232, the "Travel Promotion Act of 2008," by voice vote. Read More
Air Transport Association applauds House of Representatives on decision to withhold biometric collection funding
editor- September 26, 2008 07:39WASHINGTON, DC (September 25, 2008) - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, applauded the House Homeland Security Appropriations Read More