The CDC announced on Wednesday that it will change the way it issues travel advisories beginning April 18th. The change will likely reduce the number of countries listed as a level 4 “Do Not Travel”. Currently, about 90 countries are listed as level 4, including most of Europe, Brazil, South Korea, Australia, and more. The…
Greece lifts COVID restrictions for summer travellers
Greece said that pandemic restrictions such as mask-wearing indoors and COVID certificates will be lifted throughout the summer tourism period and authorities will consider reinstating them in September. Coronavirus infections in Greece have eased in recent weeks, with authorities recording 15,000 infections and 64 deaths on April 12. Out of a population of 11 million,…
Jamaica Removes All Entry Requirements For Tourists
After more than two years of countless updates to its entry requirements and travel warnings, Jamaica is fully reopening to all travelers without restrictions. Set to come into effect on Friday, April 15, 2022, Jamaica has decided to lift its pre-departure Covid test requirements for travelers. The pre-departure test was the last remaining Covid-related entry…
Over 3 in 4 Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer
Despite the uncertainty caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the desire across Europe for intra-European travel is undoubtedly strong. Three in four Europeans intend to take a trip in the next six months, with Mediterranean destinations having the highest appeal. This is according to the latest research on…
Masks On Flights Remain Mandatory For At Least Another 2 Weeks
The US government announced on Wednesday that all transportation networks will be extending the mask mandate requirement for planes, trains, buses, and public transportation until at least May 3, 2022. Travelers especially were expecting to see the end of this rule, as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had already extended this mandate several times and…
Global travel sector unites to support Ukraine
Travel businesses around the globe have come together to support Ukraine with millions of hotel rooms for refugees escaping the conflict according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC members such as Accor, Airbnb, Carnival Corporation, the European Travel Commission, Expedia, Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, Internova Travel Group, Marriott International, MSC Cruises, Radisson,…
Chile Removes Entry Requirements on April 14
Chilean authorities announced on Tuesday that starting on Thursday, April 14th, international travelers will no longer be required to present proof of vaccination or a PCR test to enter. This means that travelers from all nations, regardless of vaccination status, can once again enter Chile test-free and quarantine-free. After this announcement, Chile became the 31st…
Air New Zealand welcomes Aussies back
Air New Zealand welcomed over 4,000 customers on board as the border restrictions between Australia and New Zealand were removed. The airline has eleven near-full flights arriving from Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Perth with the first touching down from Perth into Auckland. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty said:…
US State Department Issues 15 New Travel Advisories
The US State Department has issued 15 new travel advisories this week as part of its ongoing efforts to keep US travelers safe around the world. Each travel advisory warning comes with a warning level, which ranges from Level 1, which serves as the least severe warning level, to Level 4, which is the most…
UNWTO sets stage for Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy
UNWTO is geared up for its Global Youth Tourism Summit from June 27 to July 3 for young people aged between 12 and 18 to share their vision for the future of the sector. Organised by UNWTO in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the Italian National Tourist Board, the Summit will see…