Beginning next month, the state’s border will be open to fully vaccinated Australian residents who will not be required to quarantine in hotels or at home. Once the majority of Australian residents living abroad have returned home, fully vaccinated overseas tourists will be welcomed. When the new laws take effect on November 1, Premier Dominic…
England To Drop PCR Tests In Exchange For Easier Testing On Arrival
England is set to change its Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travelers from October 24th. The news of the change of testing requirements was mentioned weeks ago, but issues regarding testing kit supplies led to the date not being confirmed. However, the date from which the change will take place and become policy was confirmed…
Low prices, flexible tickets and direct routes: New traveller attitudes revealed
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has published a new report exploring how travellers’ attitudes are evolving. Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons – Emerging traveller behaviour as the world reopens’, the report analyses survey data from 24,000 consumers in eight countries as well as extensive global search data to provide unique insights and potential opportunities for the sector. Opportunities are evident…
Singapore Reopening For Tourism To U.S, UK and Canada Starting October 19
Singapore will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated American, British, and Canadian tourists on October 19th after 19 months of closure. Singapore started a limited reopening to travelers from Germany and Brunei last month. However, Singapore is now extending its ‘vaccinated travel lane’ to travelers from the following nations: Canada Denmark France Italy Netherlands Spain United Kingdom United States…
The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return
Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry. The domino effect of people being unable to fly has also significantly influenced the tourism industry in general, but airlines have paid the highest price. The A380 was designed to outperform and outclass its predecessors. While passengers adore it, the…
Bali Reopens For Tourists From 19 Countries
Bali, the wildly popular island in Indonesia, has confirmed that, as of yesterday, it has reopened to foreign tourists from 19 countries around the world. An island synonymous with rich, cultural experiences and jaw-dropping vistas, Bali has long since been a haven for backpackers and a must-visit destination for travelers making their way through Southeast…
US to open transatlantic travel for ‘fully vaccinated’ tourists on 8 November
The White House has said that fully vaccinated visitors from 33 countries will be allowed to enter the US from 8 November. It’s a major step forward in relaxing the country’s coronavirus travel restrictions. This includes entry via land borders and via transatlantic flights for visitors who have been given vaccines authorised by US regulators…
Turkey receives 16 million foreign tourists between January-August this year
Turkey welcomed 16 million foreign tourists visitors between January-August 2021, despite the pandemic. Out of this, the number of international visitors who visited Turkey in August is around 4 million. Speeding up the COVID 19 vaccination drive across the country, The Republic of Turkey shared the latest numbers and details on vaccine dosage and tourist…
Top 10 things to see and do in Alentejo, Portugal
In the heart of southern Portugal’s Atlantic coast, Alentejo is revered for its untouched beaches, cork oak fields and countryside vineyards. In the heart of southern Portugal’s Atlantic coast, Alentejo is revered for its untouched beaches, cork oak fields and countryside vineyards. As they amble through medieval cobbled streets, visitors often stop to admire the…
Costa Rica Launches Mandatory Vaccine Passport
Costa Rica has become the latest country to launch a mandatory vaccine passport, following an announcement from the country’s President. The vaccine passport will be required by travelers to enter a wide range of different establishments in the country, severely limiting the entertainment and activity options for those heading to the country on vacation if…