Having earned its reputation as one of the strictest destinations in Southeast Asia after enacting some of the harshest border regimes during Covid, Thailand is finally easing travel rules once again. Having already reopened to tourism, the country is now planning to allow vaccinated tourists to enter requirement-free as soon as May 1, 2022. Currently,…
Belize Plans To Lift All Remaining Covid Restrictions
A destination still requiring foreign tourists to present proof of vaccination or a negative test in order to enter, Belize could soon become the next country in the Caribbean to lift all remaining Covid restrictions, as announced by a top government official. And what’s best: a further relaxation of measures is expected as soon as…
New Airline Plans Low Cost Flights From U.S. To Asia With Crypto Rewards
A new airline is planning to offer travelers low cost flights between the U.S. and Asia. Set to take off in autumn of this year, North Pacific Airlines is set to trade the convenience of direct flights between the US and Asia for lower prices with a connecting flight in between, and is looking to…
Australia Plans To Open Entire Country For International Tourism By April
There is some good news for travelers looking to take that long awaited trip down under. This past week, Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced that the country MAY reopen its borders as early as the Easter holiday. This is very welcome news to foreigners who have been waiting nearly two full years to enter the…
New Zealand Reveals Its Plans To Reopen For Tourism To The World
New Zealand has today shed more light into its plans to reopen its borders to the world. The country has made headlines throughout the pandemic for its tough, no-nonsense approach to the pandemic. The nation shut down its borders almost immediately, before putting into place a series of tough local restrictions that helped to make…
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…
After Langkawi, Malaysia plans to reopen Melaka, Genting Highlands and Tioman Island in October
After the successful reopening of the Langkawi, Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has revealed that it is planning to reopen Melaka, Genting Highlands and Tioman Island next to fully vaccinated locals. However, the reopening of the three destinations will be decided during the Special Committee on Covid-19 Pandemic Management meeting to be chaired…
Indonesia Plans Reopening of Bali For Tourism In October
After 18 months of closure, Indonesia is finally considering reopening to international tourists from certain countries in October in a bid to revive its battered travel and tourism industry. Most likely, Indonesia will reopen Bali â the nationâs primary international tourism destination â in October. Reports suggest Indonesia may reopen other parts of the country…
The U.S. Plans ‘New System’ For International Travel
The White House has announced it will plan a new system for international travel that will include contact tracing. The United States has been closed to much of the world â including European citizens â since March 2020. The EU has asked the United States to remove restrictions on non-essential travel into the U.S, but it…
Survey Reveals Difference In Travel Plans Between Vaccinated and Unvaccinated
A recent survey has revealed the travel intentions of both vaccinated and unvaccinated Americans for the upcoming Fall period and holiday season. The travel survey, created by the marketing communications and technology company MMGY Travel Intelligence as part of its Portrait of American Travelers series, was distributed to travelers in July, and is the company’s most recent survey in the…