Shortly after announcing visitors would be expected to show proof of a booster dose to enter venues in the county, Maui authorities have doubled back and will no longer move forward with the requirement. Interestingly enough, Maui had been the first county in Hawaii to impose mandatory boosters for certain activities. However, as the epidemiological…
5 Popular Tourist Destinations Charging An Entry Fee In 2022
The so-called visitor tax is becoming an increasingly popular trend among popular tourist hotspots around the world, from historical European cities battling overtourism to Asian giants struggling with the upkeep of their landmarks. In order to not be caught off-guard when attempting to travel somewhere while being unaware of existing taxes, travelers are advised to…
Greece To Remove Testing Entry Requirement For Many Travelers
The popular European holiday destination Greece is set to remove its pre-travel testing requirement for travelers. The Mediterranean destination, famed for its picturesque backdrops of bright white buildings and azure blue seas, made the decision to remove the testing requirement with the hopes of kickstarting a much-needed influx of tourism to its islands, and is…
Vietnam To Further Loosen Entry Requirements For Tourism Reopening
After a two-year closure, plans are being finalized for Vietnam to fully reopen to international tourism by this April. Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh this week that the country should reopen by March 31 rather than waiting until May. The pitch is that an…
Italy To Relax Entry Requirements For EU Citizens
Italy is set to relax its travel rules for citizens planning to enter from the EU. Home to some of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in world travel, such as the colosseum and the leaning tower of Pisa, Italy has long since been amongst the most popular travel destinations in the world. However, like many…
Saint Lucia Covid Entry Requirements For 2022
The ultimate bucket list destination, Saint Lucia is about as close as you can get to paradise on Earth. Its breathtaking volcanic topography is met perfectly by its pristine, palm-lined beaches, whilst its lively culture, fresh cuisine and friendly locals make it a destination that travelers won’t forget in a hurry. Open for visitors from…
The EU To Launch New Entry Requirements On February 1
The framework of Covid entry requirements for countries part of the EU bloc will begin to change starting February 1, according to the latest reports. The EU Council made an announcement on Tuesday that they are now officially recommending that member states remove their current entry restrictions, and replace them with a “person-based” approach going…
Sweden and Switzerland Remove Testing Requirements For Entry
The two European travel destinations of Sweden and Switzerland have both removed their pre-departure Covid-19 testing requirements for international travelers. In doing so, the two travel hot spots are joining a rapidly growing list of other EU and Schengen destinations that have recently toned down their entry restrictions and requirements in a bid to facilitate…
EU Plans To Have No Additional Entry Requirements For Vaccinated Travelers
A new plan is in the works for all potential travelers to the European Union, and it could mean that fully vaccinated travelers won’t be subject to any additional entry requirements to travel through certain EU countries. The updated guidance would measure a traveler’s individual health risk, as opposed to what country they are traveling…
WHO Urges Countries To Relax Entry Rules For Travelers
Nearly two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) first declared Covid a pandemic, prompting a majority of countries to seal their borders and put the breaks on air travel, the same entity now classes these measures as “ineffective” and urges national governments to lift existing travel bans. The statement was issued following the tenth…
