Reopening updates
New Zealand PM doubts two-way travel bubble with Australia by Christmas
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has admitted that there is very little chance for New Zealand to fully reopen to Australia by Christmas.
Second wave of COVID-19 outbreak threatens European tourism recovery
A new surge in Covid-19 cases and the reintroduction of travel restrictions have halted European tourism recovery.
Thailand mulls shortening mandatory quarantine for tourists
In an effort to attract more tourists, some health officials in Thailand are reportedly proposing to shorten the mandatory quarantine for all incoming travellers.
Thailand – red tape guillotine
The Foreign Chambers Alliance (FCA) recently held its annual meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC)/Board of Trade (BoT) of Thailand.
Qatar Airways marks 10th year in Phuket with resumption of flights
The resumption of services to the country’s largest island is part of the airline’s effort to rebuild its network in the Asia-Pacific region
Cayman Islands’ digital nomad program will allow you to stay in country for two years
The tourism department of Cayman Islands has launched the Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP), which allows digital nomads to stay in the Caribbean paradise for up to two years.
Cuba reopens Havana airport ahead of tourism season
Havana airport will open to regular commercial flights on 15 November after being closed for seven and a half months due to the coronavirus pandemic
Phuket’s tourism high-season hopes shattered in policy flip-flop
Thailand’s leading resort island Phuket has come face-to-face with the reality that its tourism high-season will not see a marked reopening to overseas travellers.
Demand rises after Singapore and Hong Kong travel bubble announcement
Trip.com witnessed a surge in demand for Singapore-Hong Kong (SG-HK) leisure travel, after the announcement of the travel bubble will launch on 22 November.
Thailand further relaxes visa requirements for Europe and Scandinavia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that they have relaxed the criteria for issuing the new tourist visas by allowing tourists from ‘medium risk’ countries.
Chile to reopen borders from December
Starting in December, non-residents in Chile can enter with a negative PCR test and health declaration
South Africa opens up international travel to all countries
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the country will open up travel to all countries in an effort to boost the tourism and hospitality sectors
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble now a reality from 22 November with 200 travellers each way per day
The air travel bubble will start on 22 November, with one flight a day into each city with 200 passengers each way
Costa Rica unveils ‘Pura Vida Pledge’ for visitors to make sustainable difference post Covid-19
Costa Rican Tourism Board has launched Pura Vida Pledge – a promise to educate visitors about real meaning of responsible tourism to make a true difference to the local communities in the post Covid-19 world
Australia to expand travel bubble in APAC
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is reportedly holding discussions with several low-risk Asian countries in order to expand the country’s travel bubble with no quarantine.
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