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May 2008
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Chinese government temporarily increases visa requirements
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China last month unofficially restricted the issuance of Chinese visas and increased requirements for obtaining a visa, reportedly as a temporary precaution against unrest and/or potential terrorist activity during the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games.
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CBP’s ‘Global Entry’ program set for summer launch
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced its plans to launch a pilot program designed to expedite screening and processing for qualified frequent travelers who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents returning to the United States from international destinations. Biometric fingerprint technology will be used to verify identity.
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CWT Traveler wants to know
Beginning in 2008, CWT Traveler would like to give readers the opportunity to weigh in on topics of relevance to travelers. Each month will highlight a single survey question, and the following month will reveal the results. Readers also have the option to submit potential survey questions to be highlighted in future issues of CWT Traveler. May’s question is below, along with the link to submit your response.
Has your company implemented any “green” initiatives in relation to business travel?
- Yes, our green initiatives are well developed
- Yes, but our green initiatives are just getting started
- No
- What is a “green” initiative?
April survey results
The April survey question and results were as follows:
Have you flown through one of the airports using the “Black Diamond” security lanes (green, blue, and black lanes—depending on traveler experience level)? If so, what did you think of the process?
- 5% responded “It improved the security screening process”
- 5% responded “It did not seem to have much of an impact on the security screening process”
- 0% responded “It negatively impacted the security screening process”
- 90% responded “I have not flown through one of the airports using this process”
