The Cambodian government is gearing up to reopen to fully vaccinated tourists in Q4 2021. In a speech to mark the 41st anniversary of World Tourism Day, with the theme of “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, Prime Minister Hun Sen said Cambodia will be safe for both the domestic tourism movement and foreign tourists once the Kingdom…
U.S. Will Accept All WHO Approved Vaccines For International Travelers
The United States revealed last Friday that it would be accepting each of the vaccines that are approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) when international travelers begin to enter the country in the coming weeks. The decision brings some much-needed clarity to the situation, as travelers were kept in the dark for weeks as…
Australia Won’t Welcome International Tourists Until 2022
Australia won’t welcome international tourists into the country in 2021 despite plans to reopen the border before the end of the year. The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, declared that the government will prioritize foreign workers and students before tourists. “We will get to international visitors as well, I believe next year,” Morrison stated. Many tourists had…
DGCA extends ban on scheduled international flights till 31 October
The government in India has extended the suspension on international scheduled commercial flights till October 31 owing to the coronavirus diseases (Covid-19) pandemic. The latest circular issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) continued to keep international cargo flights and those approved by the regulator to operate. The DGCA also said that scheduled…
U.S. Will Require Proof of Vaccination For All International Arrivals
With the long-awaited news that the United States will soon end the 18-month travel ban for passengers from the EU, UK, Brazil, and other nations, changes are also coming to entry requirements for all foreign arrivals. Starting in November, the U.S. will require all international passengers to show proof of being fully vaccinated to gain…
Argentina Reopening For International Tourism November 1
After 18 months of closure because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Argentina will reopen to international tourists on November 1st. The news comes after cases, and fatalities in the South American nation continue to fall. Officials from the government declared that Argentina would loosen pandemic restrictions, approve a gradual reopening of borders, and allow most…
Scotland Updates Rules For International Arrivals
Travel rules are changing in Scotland starting next month. The country will amend the travel traffic light system thatâs been in place for months, and eligible international arrivals will still have to undergo pre-departure and arrival tests for travel. Many of the updates will go into effect from October 4th. Scotlandâs Travel Traffic Light System…
India Prepares Reopening To International Tourists
After closing to the world for over 18 months, the Indian government has begun preparations to reopen the border for international tourism in the coming weeks. The news comes as cases continue to fall as the vaccination rates rise nationwide. The pandemic has hit the nationâs tourism economy hard, and the border reopening will be…
More fun awaits in the Philippines: PH preps for international tourism
As the world waits for international travel borders to reopen, the Philippines is preparing a warm welcome for tourists. The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has been continuously developing its destinations for local and international travellers. This September, it launched its âMore Fun Awaitsâ campaign with new tourism products and packages to try, each offering…
International Flight Routes Resuming From Canada Amid High Demand
As Canadians become more confident about traveling internationally again, airlines are resuming international flight routes to keep up with demand. Air Transat has announced that it will be resuming its service to the United Kingdom and Portugal, while Air Canada has announced flights to Australia starting in December. Air Transat Resuming Flights To Portugal and…