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…
Canadian Airlines Urge Government To Scrap Testing On Arrival Requirement
Canadian airlines have teamed up to request that Canada’s federal government scraps the testing on arrival requirement for vaccinated tourists, in a move that looks set to have repercussions across the nation’s hard-hit tourism industry. Currently, Canada applies one of the strictest border regimes in North America, with non-vaccinated visitors generally not allowed to enter,…
How Soon Can You Fly Home To The U.S. After Testing Positive Abroad?
It is time we finally addressed the burning question every traveler in the Covid era, no matter how experienced, keeps asking themselves: “how soon will I be able to fly home to the U.S. in case I test positive abroad?” Now more now than ever, and especially with Omicron cases on the rise, travelers are…
Most popular destinations for 2022 as travel testing requirements ease thanks to the removal of pre-departure tests
With foreign travel now much easier thanks to the removal of pre-departure tests from 4am Friday 7th, 2022 ABTA – the Travel Association, has revealed the top 10 destinations that people are planning to visit this year. The study reveals a mix of far-flung, bucket list destinations and firm favourites closer to home. Number one…
Dominican Republic To Remain Open For Tourism With No Testing Or Vaccination Requirement
The Dominican Republic will not require tests or vaccination passports to enter hotels, tourist attractions, or bars and restaurants despite fears. According to local media on October 8th, the Ministry of Public Health announced people would need to present vaccination certificates to enter gyms, bars, sports venues, entertainment centers, schools, and workplaces. However, the Ministry of Tourism announced tourists wouldn’t…
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…
UK Travel Industry Calls For Testing To Be Scrapped
A leading voice from within the UK’s struggling travel industry has called for Covid-19 testing for international travelers to be scrapped completely for most travelers. The mandatory testing required for people flying into the UK has been a controversial issue, with interested parties raising the matter several times during the pandemic, with some concessions offered…
Testing delays prompt for rapid antigen testing kits
With wait instances for COVID-19 check outcomes reaching days in some circumstances, questions on whether or not Australia will quickly be capable to implement rapid testing instruments are resurfacing. The rapid antigen check can present a swab lead to as little as quarter-hour. It is broadly utilized in different international locations, notably the United Kingdom.…
