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Tag >> Immigration

Who is allowed into the US?

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Travel Arrangements, Immigration, Hotel, Conventions on Mar 23, 2008

An article in the 24 March 2008 Washington Post grabbed my attention and as I read it, I wondered: who else will be kept out?  What might someone have done at any time in his or her life to keep them from entering the country?

If he had been a speaker at your meeting.. or if you had scheduled an author's visit at your meeting while he was in the US .. or if .. well, the "ifs" go on.  I wondered if the event space would allow one to cancel, without paying, the event if the guest of honor did not show up because of refusal to be admitted into the country?

And why now? What triggered this that allowed him to enter the US at other times, after heightened security?

As I await the verdict on clearance by TSA for my FlyClear pass, I will keep the ACLU on speed dial.

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Politics .. there I've said it!

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Taxes, Marriott, Industry and Elections, Immigration, Conventions on Mar 22, 2008

It's been said that one should never discuss politics and religion in 'polite company' - but how can that be when both play such a huge role in our lives - personal and professional?

There are few elections - local or national, in all countries - that do not impact our industry.  Tax initiatives are found on so many ballots.  Individuals elected may be pro-tourism and may also pass laws (like the Visa restrictions in the US) that curtail who can enter a country and when and why.

In the current debates in the United States which will lead to national and local elections 4 November 2008, the economy is much discussed as is immigration.  [Have you registered to vote?  If not do so .. now!]

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