Sweden has become the latest country in the EU to remove almost all of its Covid-19 related restrictions, including the use of a vaccine passports and the mandatory mask requirement. The move follows a trend of countries in Europe slowly beginning to peel back their restrictions – a move that is bound to prove popular…
Denmark To Remove Mandatory Vaccine Passports And Masks
Merely weeks after imposing some of the strictest Covid mandates in Europe due to the swift Omicron spread, Denmark is leading the way among Scandinavian countries in lifting all internal restrictions for citizens and visitors alike. In other news that will certainly be welcomed by international arrivals, all post-arrival testing has also been scrapped. Up…
Puerto Vallarta Tightens Restrictions With New Vaccine Requirements As Cases Surge
Puerto Vallarta, the Mexican vacation hotspot known for its popular beaches, water sports, and nightlife is tightening their COVID-19 restrictions, as a result of the most recent surge that has rocked this coastal city. From Monday January 3rd to January 10th, Puerto Vallarta saw an increase of 1300% of COVID-19 cases throughout the city. Health Authorities…
TSA Vaccine Mandate May Cause Long Wait Times For Travelers In The U.S.
Following the news of the U.S. opening to international travelers on November 8, the TSA is now in the spotlight to complete its vaccination mandate ahead of the busy holiday season. If the TSA does not meet its vaccination requirements by the November 22 deadline, it could lead to TSA staffing shortages which would likely…
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…
Los Angeles Now Requires Proof Of Vaccine To Enter Almost All Businesses
Travelers heading to Los Angeles to dodge the fall chill, would do well to ensure they arrive fully vaccinated. Los Angeles City Council passed a new ordinance on October 6th requiring proof of vaccination to enter all indoor restaurants, shopping malls, theaters, bars, museums, gyms, and sporting venues. The law will come into effect in…
New York City’s Vaccine Passport: What Travelers Need To Know
Travel to the U.S. is increasing by record rates since the start of the pandemic, and now with the end in sight of the EU travel ban in November, more arrivals are expected throughout the fall and winter months. With New York City coming in first place as the most visited city in the States,…
UK’s Controversial Vaccine Rules For Entry Frustrate Many Global Travelers
A set of controversial rules relating to Covid-19 vaccinations that were included by the UK as part of their travel restriction shake-up just last week has caused outrage around several parts of the world. The rule sees travelers heading to the UK â who have been vaccinated in most countries around the world â treated…
70% of US travellers support introduction of international vaccine passports
Travellers are taking to the skies again, but the immediate future of air travel remains highly turbulent, according to OAGâs survey of 1,800-plus US travellers in July and August. Domestic capacity in the US is up 81% from June â August 2021, compared to the same period last year. The increase is being fuelled by…
How will the vaccine passport work in each state and overseas?
Vaccine passports will be issued to adults who have been fully vaccinated by the federal government in the coming weeks, as promised by cabinet ministers. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents once the target is achieved. Vaccine passports are key to this strategy. To…
