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THE U.S. STATE Department has indefinitely extended a program allowing consular offices to waive in-person interviews for low-risk non-immigrant visa applicants who apply within 48 months of their most recent visa's expiration. Initially scheduled to conclude on Dec. 31, the program will now persist without a specified end date, undergoing regular reviews. This policy applies to consular offices globally. Under the updated program rules, the State Department anticipates the pool of applicants eligible for an interview waiver will at least double, the U.S. Department of State said in a statement. From October 2022 to September 2023, the State Department issued a near-record 10.4 million non-immigrant visas worldwide, partly attributed to interview waiver authority. "Interview waiver authorities have significantly reduced visa appointment wait times at embassies and consulates," the State Department said. "In Fiscal Year 2022, almost half of the nearly seven million non-immigrant visas issued by the Department were processed without an in-person interview. This success in reducing global visa wait times, particularly post-pandemic closures, is ongoing, with continued efforts to swiftly minimize wait times, including for first-time tourist visa applicants."

URBAN PARK HOTELS just launched a new flag brand, Urban Park Motel. It is an economy conversion brand intended specifically for small motel owners. Founded in 2020 by long-time hoteliers Jay Patel and John Parkin, Urban Park Hotels is designed to attract hoteliers away from larger franchises with simplified standards and lower fees using membership over franchising. The new brand, which joins existing brands Urban Park Hotel & Suites and Urban Park Hotel Express, follows that same philosophy. "After collaborating with our team, especially during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, we noticed that a lot of small motel owners were either closing their properties or trying to 'wait it out' and see what happens," Parkin said. "We also had to readjust our development strategy and wait for the industry to rebound. During this period we created Urban Park Motel, a flag that will reward good motel owners with an opportunity that the large hotel franchise companies have overlooked due to size, location and total expected revenue."

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A TOTAL OF 8,000 attendees gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center for the 2023 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show saw more than 20 education sessions, 500 exhibiting companies, keynote speakers and four networking events, including the Welcome Reception at the world-famous LA Coliseum. The conference broke various records from AAHOA's 34-year history, AAHOA said in a statement. AAHOACON23 culminated in a gala event in the form of AAHOA Awards, celebrating excellence in the field of hospitality. However, several large hotel companies boycotted AAHOACON23 over AAHOA's support for franchising reform. "With a record level of booth sales for the trade show, it was the largest trade show in AAHOA's 34-year history, and a 22 percent increase over 2022," AAHOA said. "There were nearly 520 total exhibiting companies, the second largest exhibitor total in AAHOACON history," it said. Now past AAHOA Chairman Neal Patel officially turned over the reins to his successor, Florida hotelier Bharat Patel. According to AAHOA, the AAHOACON23 Trade Show was sold out, and a wait list was created - the first time ever in AAHOA history. The event also generated a very strong number of first-time exhibitors, 167, which is the second-largest number of first-time exhibitors in AAHOA history, AAHOA said. "The exhibit sales team achieved a new record in exhibit booth sales for AAHOACON24. A total of 170 exhibitors have rebooked and will return for AAHOACON24 in Orlando next year. This number represents more than 40 percent of the show floor space and 100 percent of all exhibiting hotel brands rebooked for AAHOACON24," the statement added. "The adjectives and praise to describe AAHOACON23 and our remarkable AAHOA Team keep pouring in," said Laura Lee Blake, AAHOA president and CEO. "I could not be prouder of how AAHOACON23 turned out, and we are so thankful for all the sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees who helped make this convention and trad

If you are putting the passport in the last things to do before your travel, then you might need to reconsider your schedule. Recent stats are telling that coming years are going to be the highly rush years for passport applications. In such case, it might be possible that you end up waiting for your passport at the last moment before your flight. Read the article and find why it is important to apply for your passport as early as possible.

If you are putting the passport in the last things to do before your travel, then you might need to reconsider your schedule. Recent stats are telling that coming years are going to be the highly rush years for passport applications. In such case, it might be possible that you end up waiting for your passport at the last moment before your flight. Read the article and find why it is important to apply for your passport as early as possible.

The wait is over and another ski season is nearly here! We've compiled a list of what's new this winter at the best ski resorts in Europe so you can start planning your snow escape today. Our best advice, however, is this: the slopes of the French and Swiss Alps can take a long time to access by road. A helicopter transfer in the Alps significantly reduces time spent in transit, particularly during peak season and holidays, allowing you to hit the slopes as soon as you arrive. And this is what awaits …

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Desert folks of Kumbhalgarh wait eagerly for the winters to come, as it is time for the vibrant festival that invites the country's finest musicians and dancers. Yes, we are talking about the Kumbhalgarh Festival held at the Kumbhalgarh Fort, standing high on the top of Aravalli Hills.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT may have expanded an immigrant visa program that can bring more workers to the U.S. to ease the labor shortage but processing those visas may still be delayed due to a pandemic-related backlog. A group of lawmakers recently wrote a letter to the Department of State urging the agency to bring that processing back to pre-COVID levels. The letter, sent by Reps. Darren Soto, a Florida Democrat, and Peter Meijer, a Michigan Republican, along with 86 other Congress members says visa processing has been slowed by procedures put in place at the beginning of the pandemic but which are no longer needed because testing and vaccines are so readily available. "[Pandemic restrictions] disrupt the reopening of American businesses. According to the U.S. Travel Association, international visitor spending in the U.S. dropped by 76 percent in 2020, leading to the loss of $141 billion and 1.1 million American jobs," the letter said. the letter said. "As international and domestic travel begin to recover, many travel businesses rely on H-2B and J1 visas to meet short-term and seasonal workforce demands that cannot otherwise be filled. With such a significant portion of U.S. visa processing sites fully or partially closed, travel businesses will not have the international visitors or the temporary workers they need to generate a speedy and robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic."

IT'S TIME FOR AAHOA'S 2022 Convention and Trade Show in Baltimore, Maryland. More than 5,200 members are expected attend the show Tuesday to Friday at the Baltimore Conference Center This year's AAHOACON22 marks a return to the conference's regular April schedule after last year's conference was held in August. More than 450 companies will be exhibiting at the show, which will feature 10 education sessions and three networking events. "AAHOA's staff and convention committee have been working around the clock to make this year the best one yet. Whether for education, inspiration, deal-making, networking, or simply having fun, we have an incredible lineup for this year's event," said Vinay Patel, AAHOA's current chairman. "To everyone who has already registered to attend and are headed to Baltimore, it means so much to us that you've made the necessary sacrifices to be here. We hope you find AAHOACON22 to be immeasurably enriching and rewarding, and a valuable experience. We can't wait to see our old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the hard work we've all put in over the past few months."

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York Hop-On Hop-Off: Exploring the Historic City with Ease York, a city steeped in history and culture, is a popular tourist destination in the UK. With so much to see and do, it can be overwhelming to plan your visit. However, the York Hop-On Hop-Off tour offers an easy and convenient way to explore the city's attractions at your own pace. The Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour is a popular sightseeing option for visitors to York. The tour is operated by City Sightseeing, a company that offers similar tours in over 100 cities around the world. The buses are open-top, which provides great views of the city's attractions and landmarks. The tour covers over 20 stops and includes a live commentary in English and pre-recorded commentary in several other languages. One of the biggest advantages of the York Hop-On Hop-Off tour is the flexibility it provides. You can get on and off the bus as many times as you want throughout the day, making it easy to explore the city's attractions at your own pace. The buses run every 15 minutes during the peak season, so you won't have to wait long for the next bus to arrive. The tour covers all of the city's main attractions, including the York Minster, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum. The tour also passes by several historic sites, such as Clifford's Tower, the York Castle Museum, and the Shambles, a narrow medieval street lined with timber-framed buildings. Another advantage of the York Hop-On Hop-Off tour is that it provides an overview of the city's layout. This can be helpful if you're new to the city and want to get your bearings. The tour also offers some insider tips and recommendations from the local guide, which can help you make the most of your visit. The York Hop-On Hop-Off tour is also a great option for families with children. The buses are wheelchair accessible, and children under 5 ride for free. The tour also offers a special audio commentary for children, which includes fun facts and stories abou