OVERSEAS VISITORS AND DOMESTIC TOURISM: The Travel Industry Association urges Obama to create a welcoming first impression. An enhanced visa waiver program could benefit Tampa Bay area hotels and attractions with more visitors - from Brazil, for example. ...more

January 4, 2009

The terrorism threat to the United States during the next five years will be driven by instability in the Middle East and Africa, persistent challenges to border security and increasing Internet savvy, says a new intelligence assessment obtained by The Associated Press. ...more

December 26, 2008

Residents of 27 friendly nations who can travel to the United States without a visa will be required to register online with the U.S. government at least 72 hours before departure starting in January, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Tuesday. ...more

June 4, 2008