Officials in the United States have confirmed passengers originating from countries at risk of Ebola will be forced to fly to airports with screen procedures for the virus in place. This is the first time the United States has placed any restrictions on travel in relation to the disease, and comes after days of mounting pressure to ban all travel from affected countries.

Officials at the United States state department have issued a global travel alert following a terrorist attack in Kenya which left score of civilians dead. The warning urges American citizens to be on their guard against actions and violence against them by al-Qa’ida and other militant groups.

Officials at the United States National Park Service has confirmed Liberty Island, damaged by Hurricane Sandy, will reopen on July 4th. Ellis Island, also damaged in the storm, requires more extensive repairs and remains closed.

American secretary of transport Ray LaHood has confirmed he will step down from the position. Speaking on the official department of transport blog, Fast Lane, LaHood said he had elected not to serve a second term in the position, but work remained to be done.

Cellet Travel Services has been awarded a three year contract by the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau to spearhead the destination’s marketing campaign for travel trade and consumers within the UK and Ireland. Kissimmee, in Central Florida, is one of the US’ leading tourist destinations for Brits. 

Earlier this year, US president Barack Obama issued an executive order on travel directing federal agencies to aggressively expand the nation’s ability to attract and welcome visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of security. Today, the White House released a progress report from the departments of state and homeland security that outlines the activities underway to meet this goal.