SHANGHAI—A handful of local COVID-19 cases in eastern parts of China have prompted Shanghai city to limit tourism activities and a nearby city to cut public transport services, as the Chinese regime insists on zero tolerance against letting clusters spread. National health officials had said earlier this month that China’s aim was not to remain…
Philippines to Reopen Borders to COVID-19 Vaccinated Tourists
Fully vaccinated visitors from “green list” countries will soon be allowed to enter the Philippines, the Tourism Ministry announced on Nov. 19, following the lead of other Southeast Asian countries in relaxing travel restrictions for international leisure travellers. In a statement, Tourism Minister Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the country’s coronavirus taskforce has “approved in principle” the…
Turf War Between Drug Cartels Casts A Shadow Over Mexico’s Tourism
Shots fired between rival drug cartels—near the Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun and Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun in the resort town of Puerto Morelos—left guests shaken and administrative officials scrambling to do damage control in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The Nov. 4 incident further damaged the image of a state already hammered by another drug…
Turf War Between Drug Cartels Casts Shadow Over Mexico’s Tourism
Shots fired between rival drug cartels—near the Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun and Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun in the resort town of Puerto Morelos—left guests shaken and administrative officials scrambling to do damage control in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The Nov. 4 incident further damaged the image of a state already hammered by another drug…
Laguna Beach Plastic Ban is Set to Take Effect
July 14, 2021
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A plastic ban in Laguna Beach, Calif. prohibiting single-use plastic food packaging and cutlery takes effect July 15. The ban was unanimously approved by city council in March as part of its Neighborhood and Environmental Protection Plan, intended to help mitigate visitor impacts on the city. Single-use plastic food ware items will be prohibited from all…
Huntington Beach Launches Circuit Car Pilot Program
July 13, 2021
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—The City of Huntington Beach launched a new pilot program July 13 that offers free rides to popular downtown destinations. The five-month program, which will runs through December, features five low-speed electric shuttles designed by Circuit. Downtown Huntington Beach goers can hitch a lift through the Ride Circuit smartphone app, or by flagging down a ride. Popular stops include the Huntington…
Orange County Cities Move to End Local Emergencies
July 7, 2021
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Huntington Beach and Fullerton joined a minority of Orange County, Calif. cities July 6 in moving to ending local emergency declarations. While Fullerton city council unanimously ended its local emergency declaration, Huntington Beach city council unanimously took the first step toward its termination by directing the city manager to prepare the necessary documents. “[Terminating the local emergency declaration] seeks to bring economic sustainability,” Huntington…
Tourism Rebounds in Orange County
July 3, 2021
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The tourism industry in Orange County, Calif. is once again booming as more visitors make their way to its popular beaches and renowned attractions. “We are breathing a little easier around here now,” Jay Burress, president and chief executive of Visit Anaheim, told The Epoch Times. “Things are coming around.” Hotel occupancy in Anaheim—perhaps best known…
Laguna Beach to Resume Summer Trolley Service
June 22, 2021
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The City of Laguna Beach, Calif. is set to restart its summer trolley service June 25 after more than a year of closure. The free service—which came to a halt last year during the COVID-19 pandemic—will work to transport Laguna Beach residents and visitors to art festivals, beaches, and the downtown area from various locations. The service was…
Federal Aid Helps Cover Losses in Orange County Cities
June 17, 2021
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Cities in Orange County, Calif. are using their shares of the $350 billion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus to rebuild from the economically-crippling CCP virus pandemic. The federal aid is meant to help lessen the economic harm and recover lost revenue during the pandemic. Each of Orange County’s 34 cities are receiving a share of about $715 million…
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