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GBT CONDUCTS GRAND ANSE BEACH SURVEY |
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Tuesday, 13 January 2009 |
The Grenada Board of Tourism has launched a ten-day survey to better understand some of the issues, needs, practices, and concerns regarding tourism activities on Grand Anse Beach. It will examine visitor arrivals by land and water-based taxis, and monitor the flow of visitors to the Grand Anse Spice & Craft Market. It will also evaluate the available facilities for rental of chairs on the beach.
A cadre of researchers has been trained to strategically implement an observation-type approach to measure and calculate these activities in a manner that would not be obtrusive to visitors and users. |
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VIRGIN HOLIDAYS ANNOUNCES 2009 US$30,000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY |
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Friday, 09 January 2009 |
Virgin Holidays today announced the 2009 Virgin Holidays / CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION scholarship. Nationals from Virgin Holidays Caribbean destinations are eligible to apply for the scholarship that must be used towards a management-focused degree course that includes a Sustainable Tourism module. Ideally the degree will be in Sustainable Tourism, International Tourism or Hospitality and must begin in 2009.
Virgin Holidays & CHTAEF support degree courses at University of the West Indies (UWI), Trinidad & Tobago Hospitality Institute (TTHTI), Florida International University, Johnson & Wales Miami & Charlotte campus and will consider other institutions based on course content & international standing of the institution. |
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U.S. Visa Waiver Program Travelers Must Obtain Authorization Prior to Travel |
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Thursday, 08 January 2009 |
Beginning 12 January 2009 All U.S. Visa Waiver Program Travelers Must Obtain Authorization from the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Prior to Travel
Beginning January 12, 2009, all nationals and citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required by law to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United States under the VWP. Accompanied and unaccompanied children, regardless of age, will be required to obtain an independent ESTA approval. This authorization may be obtained online through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a free Internet application administered by the Department of Homeland Security. Third parties, such as relatives, friends, or travel agents, are permitted to submit an ESTA application on behalf of a VWP traveler. |
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International Media Coverage for Grenada Sailing Festival 2009 |
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Tuesday, 06 January 2009 |
The Grenada Sailing Festival, presented by Port Louis and Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, will enjoy world-class coverage when it hosts a celebrated group of international media at the 2009 event.
Organisers are delighted to welcome back world-renowned nautical, sailing and boating photographer Onne van der Wal, returning to Grenada for 2009 after a year’s break. Onne has been a great supporter of the event for several years as official Festival photographer, and has been instrumental in helping the young event to grow by gaining extensive feature and pictorial coverage in many of the top international yachting, lifestyle and travel magazines. |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Peter David says Grenada is optimistic about plans by Trinidad and Tobago for the setting up of an Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Grenada. Plans to that effect have been announced by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Patrick Manning.
