Haiti’s Tourism Ministry Urges Diaspora To Bring At Least 5 People With Them On Each Trip To Haiti
Thursday, 29 March 2012 00:00
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Calling on the Diaspora to also do their part, Haitian tourism officials are advising their fellow countrymen and women living abroad to bring at least 5 companions along on every visit to Haiti.
"Reviving our struggling tourism industry remains a Herculean task. We can't do it all alone," said Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin. "That's why we're urging all Haitians visiting their homeland to come with at least 5 tourists. It could be 5 friends or 5 co-workers. Or both. It's really up to you."
According to Villedrouin, the new campaign is designed to breathe new life into the sagging tourism sector and introduce non-Haitians to the Caribbean nation.
"With your help, visitors will discover Haiti's rich history and breathtaking natural beauty," said Villedrouin. "While you can bring as many guests as you'd like, we'd strongly recommend 5 as a bare minimum."
'You Can't Go Out And Play Until You've Fixed The Economy,' Says Garry Conille's Mom
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 00:00
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Mother of newly ratified prime minister, Dr. Garry Conille, refuses to let her son go play outside until he turns the nation's crippled economy around, friends reported.
"Today, we asked Garry to come out and have some fun with us," said Carlo Forestal speaking of his best friend since childhood. "And he was like, 'I can't. My mom says I have to solve the current economic crisis.'"
According to long-time friends, Mrs. Conille has become fas less lenient in recent days about how the newly appointed prime minister spends his time, reducing his television viewing and the amount of time he spends with friends.
"Ever since he became prime minister, Mrs. Conille has drastically cut back Garry's activities so he can concentrate more on his new job," said Forestal. "What a strict lady."
"Reviving our struggling tourism industry remains a Herculean task. We can't do it all alone," said Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin. "That's why we're urging all Haitians visiting their homeland to come with at least 5 tourists. It could be 5 friends or 5 co-workers. Or both. It's really up to you."
"Today, we asked Garry to come out and have some fun with us," said Carlo Forestal speaking of his best friend since childhood. "And he was like, 'I can't. My mom says I have to solve the current economic crisis.'"
