[Travelandtourism] Travel Promotion Act Signed into Law

[Rakesh Chand]

So, If I understand it right! If I'm visiting US than I pay $10USD


Might be $20fjd, Fairly expensive. Depending the rates though!


Hav a great day!


Raks


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>
> Travel Promotion Act signed into law
>
> By: Jerry Limone
> March 04, 2010
> President Obama on Thursday signed the Travel Promotion Act, establishing 
> a public-private corporation that will administer a national marketing 
> program to attract foreign travelers.
>
> The bill had received final passage in the Senate last week.
>
> The Corporation for Travel Promotion will develop a multichannel marketing 
> and communications program. It will be funded through a matching program 
> allowing up to $100 million in private sector contributions as well as 
> from a $10 fee on travelers from countries that participate in the Visa 
> Waiver Program.
>
> Each traveler will be required to pay the fee once every two years. The 
> fee will be collected in conjunction with the Department of Homeland 
> Security's Electronic System for Travel Authorization.
>
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