As of May 25th, Honduran citizens will be able to travel to the Arab country for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without requiring a visa.
From a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Honduras:
United Arab Emirates.Starting from May 25, an agreement will enter force that will allow Hondurans traveling to the United Arab Emirates to enter that country without the need for a visa.The migratory benefit applies to Hondurans holding diplomatic, official, special and ordinary passports. The agreement also establishes that in the same way citizens of that Middle East country wishing to travel to Honduras will be exempt from the visa requirement.
Exporters from the sectors related to food, crafts, plastics, cosmetics and others will be taking a business trip to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic from 17 to 22 November.
From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT):
In order to prepare for the upcoming trade mission being held at San Juan, Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, 13 businesses took part in an Introductory Seminar for the Caribbean Mission on October 7, in order to find out about the potential in this market.
A new trade mission to Germany involving local companies is being coordinated by the German-Nicaraguan Business Club and in September companies from the European country will arrive in Nicaragua.
The German government's initiative intends to further strengthen business and trade relations between the two countries. In 2013 Germany was the fourth largest international purchaser of Nicaraguan products.
From 25th to 28th of March companies from the retail sector will visit both countries to explore business opportunities.
On the 25th and 26th of March meetings and seminars between Panamanian and British businesspeople will be held in Panama City.
Subsequently the British delegates will travel to El Salvador where they will have a business lunch and later briefings ending their trip of March 28.
The increasing international mobility of "business travelers" does not have adequate regulation in terms of taxes or migration.
From Deloitte Costa Rica’s Tax Column:
Considerations for business travelers
By: Mr. Diego Padilla Duran
Junior consultant
From 2013, the Directorate General of Immigration will be taking measures for a more efficient implementation of the sanctions provided for in Article 33 of the General Law of Immigration, Law No. 8764. According to these rules, the sum of one hundred dollars in U.S. currency ($ 100) will be charged for each month of illegal stay in the country to people who do not meet the requirements of the law in this area.
With an investment of $16 million, Aloft Hotel has started operations, a business which is counting on the support of business tourists.
The new hotel aims to attract businessmen arriving in Costa Rica to take part in international events or conduct private business.
Aloft Hotel Central America, with 150 rooms and a 175 square meter space dedicated to meeting rooms, offers guests broadband connection in all areas of the building.
In 2012, companies around the world will provide Chinese visitors and clients luxury care, more benefits and personalized services.
China is the new emperor, and companies and governments are courting the Chinese. No wonder the red carpet will extend in all places where Chinese businessmen and politicians set foot. Large stores, airlines, hotels, museums, entire cities, will multiply their efforts to provide more and better services to citizens of China, the new major player in global consumption.