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VISIT FLORIDA is working closely with the Governor's Press Office and the Office of Tourism, Trade & Economic Development to provide the Florida tourism industry with the latest information regarding the April 20 BP/Transocean Deepwater Horizon oil drilling platform explosion and subsequent oil leaks in the Gulf of Mexico. VISIT FLORIDA will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Currently, the lead response agencies are the U.S. Coast Guard, the Minerals Management Service, and British Petroleum. As it pertains to monitoring and preparation, a Joint Information Center has been established and can be reached at (985) 902-5231 or (985) 902-5240. Official updated information, assembled by the joint response effort, is available at: http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com http://www.noaa.gov For additional updates, please go to the following offices and agencies for information:
For more information, please contact Kathy Torian, VISIT FLORIDA Corporate Communications Manager, at kathyt@VISITFLORIDA.org or (850) 205-3865. The State Department has updated its advisory for Americans traveling and living in Mexico because of increased violence near the U.S. border and throughout the country. While millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico every year, including thousands who cross the boarder every day for study, tourism or business, violence in the country has increased recently, the advisory said. "It is imperative that travelers understand the risks of travel to Mexico, how best to avoid dangerous situations, and whom to contact if one becomes a crime victim," the advisory said. The greatest increase in violence has occurred near the U.S. border. However, U.S. citizens traveling throughout Mexico should exercise caution in unfamiliar areas and be aware of their surroundings at all times. (Special to TA) Starting January 12, 2009, visas or electronic travel authorization will be required of all foreigners visiting the United States except for citizens or nationals of Bermuda, Canada, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. The change will affect mostly those from countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program. Previously they were able to enter the United States without a visa but now must obtain a visa or a travel authorization. That's not as complicated as it might sound: Travel authorizations are free and available by registering online at http://www.travel.state.gov at least 72 hours before traveling here. The affected countries are: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Documents Proving Citizenship, Identity Will be Required when Entering U.S. Through Land and Sea Ports. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. It is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA). The goal of WHTI is to facilitate entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors, while strengthening U.S. border security. Standard documents will enable the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler. WHTI went into effect June 1, 2009 for land and sea travel into the U.S. WHTI went into effect for air travelers on January 23, 2007. For more information visit www.getyouhome.gov Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) required all air travelers to the U.S. to have a passport or other secure document by January 23, 2007, including Americans returning from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition, all travelers by land and sea must meet this requirement by an unspecified deadline not later than June 1, 2009. For more information about obtaining a passport, visit: http://www.GetYouHome.com/. More Corporate News Corporate Information Executive Staff Crisis Communications Plan 
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