UK points-based immigration system

Other threats to British curry industry beside credit crunch

LONDON (eTN) - The international credit crunch is not the only challenge facing the curry industry in the UK today.

Promoting Tourism And Investment

Thai Immigration to issue "frequent traveler" card

A new immigration card will be introduced for use by those going in and out of Thailand by the end of this year, said Immigration Police chief, Pol Lt-Gen Chatchawan Suksomchit.

Ireland

Concern over airport treatment of tourist

Tourism officials expressed concern to the Department of Arts and Tourism earlier this year about the behaviour of immigration officers at ports of entry after an Indian man who won a trip to Ireland

India

Immigration scams could give bad name to travel industry: agents

New Delhi - The immigration racket involving 39 fake Indian pilgrims busted in New Zealand and the BBC sting exposing a massive scam in Britain involving Indians will give the travel industry a bad na

At Charles Degaulle Airport In Paris

Air Tahiti Nui passengers among first to enjoy expedited access through security and immigration

Air Tahiti Nui is one of the first airlines to offer its first and business class passengers “Access 1” cards for expedited security and immigration processing at Paris’ Charles DeGaulle Interna

Australia

Tourism staff shortages could encourage Australian immigration

Widespread staff shortages in the Australian tourism industry could be good news for people considering Australian immigration.

Businesses in the eastern states, in particular, are looking for workers to fill the gaps created by the skills shortage. The shortage is said to be affecting tour operators and travel agents, and has been a ... read more