Islands of Guernsey to remove testing and isolation rules
Islands of Guernsey (including Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm) are preparing to remove all testing for UK visitors from 1 July 2021
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EU to unveil Covid-19 passport in July
The Covid 19 passport which will be in use by 1 July, will be available in digital and paper format, contain a QR code and be issued free of charge
Qantas CEO calls for international borders reopening this year
Qantas boss Alan Joyce says Australia's vaccine rollout feels like it's moving slower than it should and higher rates of take-up may allow borders to open by the end of the year.
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez: “This summer we will safely receive all visitors”
The president announced that, from 24 May, Spain will allow the entry of British tourists and nine other nationalities, without restrictions or sanitary requirements.
EU to open doors to vaccinated foreigners
European Union (EU) countries has agreed to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season
Abu Dhabi to end quarantine for all international visitors starting from 1 July
Abu Dhabi has announced it will end quarantine for all international arrivals starting from 1 July
Millions must get COVID jab before borders can open
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says about five million people in the state need to be fully vaccinated before borders open, amid growing pressure to set a timeline.
UK traffic-light system for international travel and how it works
What do the green, amber, and red lists mean for travellers, and which countries are designated green?
AU government under pressure to reopen international border
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under growing pressure to outline a plan to gradually reopen the international borders. The pressure is starting to ramp up from governments, health experts…
Greece opens doors to welcome international travellers
Greece has formally opened to visitors, kicking off a summer season it hopes will resurrect its vital tourism industry battered by the coronavirus pandemic
Saudi Arabia makes week-long quarantine compulsory for international travellers
Foreign citizens arriving in Saudi Arabia must quarantine for a week in government-approved accommodation starting 20 May to combat the spread of Covid-19
UAE-Bahrain open travel corridor for vaccinated travellers
UAE and Bahrain adopted safe travel corridor for travellers vaccinated against Covid-19, as part of joint cooperation and coordination, and their joint efforts to recover from the Covid-19…
Flights and holidays cost surge in UK to countries on green list
Under the latest traffic light scheme, the UK government confirmed a ‘green list' of quarantine-free travel destinations on Friday.
Australia’s border will remain shut until at least 2022
Australia's border will stay shut until at least 2022, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says.
Australia could soon be featured on UK’s ‘Green List’
Australia and New Zealand are lining up for a slot on the UK's so-called 'Green List' for approval travel as part of a plan to gradually reopen the UK's borders, according to the head of…
New Zealand reinstates COVID-19 travel bubble with NSW
Following the detection of two COVID-19 cases in Sydney last Thursday, New Zealand decided to temporarily suspend quarantine-free travel.
Top 10 green list destinations for your summer holiday
Summer is on! As the vaccination rate ramps up in Europe, the United Kingdom has unveiled the list of destinations on its traffic light tier system it deemed safe for Brits to travel to.
Italy opens to international tourism within the EU
Italy is ready to welcome the world again, tourism will come back strong.
Saudi Arabia to lift travel ban on citizens from 17 May
Saudi Arabia will lift the ban on its citizens travelling abroad from 17 May, the Saudi Press Agency has announced
Trans-Tasman travel bubble ends dry spell of tourism
The much-hyped Australia-New Zealand travel bubble could pull the lever on a multi-billion-dollar jackpot for both countries.
Israel to unveil global campaign as it reopens for tourism in May
Israel is reopening its doors to vaccinated tourists starting at the end of May, supported by the launch of a strategic campaign that ensures as many foreign tourist arrivals as possible in…
Thailand’s latest quarantine blooper puts tourism in jeopardy
Thailand has made overnight changes without any advanced warning, to end shortened quarantine, vaccinated or not, and is returning to a full 14-day quarantine.
Seychelles to allow entry only to vaccinated visitors from India
Seychelles has issued new travel measures for Indian visitors held recently in the island nation according to which only vaccinated visitors from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will be…
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble to take off in May
Authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong have agreed to try and launch a travel bubble on 26 May
Brits book US holiday reacting to rumours of a USA-UK travel corridor
In a study of travel searches and bookings in the first half of April, ADARA finds that Brits are overwhelmingly looking to travel to the US over Europe - with almost one in five…
Slow vaccine rollout in Australia affect the country reopening
Australia has only vaccinated less than 3 percent of the populations.
Entry Thailand: One-stop-shop for travellers to the kingdom
Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched “Entry Thailand” that will facilitate the process for travellers.
Bali eyes reopening to international tourists by end of July
Bali aims to reopen the island to foreign tourists by end of July by speeding up vaccination rollout in the place.
Australians could be travelling overseas by the end of the year
Scott Morrison says vaccinated Australians could be able to travel overseas and skip hotel quarantine by the end of the year.
Sri Lanka postpones travel bubble with India
Sri Lanka has decided to postpone launching the proposed ‘travel bubble’ with India, in the wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India
Dubai reduces RT-PCR validity to 48 hours for entry
Travellers to Dubai must present a valid negative Covid-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before departure from 22 April
Trans-Tasman bubble is officially open! Heartwarming reunion for New Zealand and Australian travellers
The Wellington Airport was filled with hugs and kisses as the first batch of travellers from neighbouring country Australia arrived after the Trans-Tasman bubble officially opened.
India reinstates e-visa for 156 countries
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India has restored electronic visa (e-visa) facility for foreigners from 156 countries, who intend to visit India for the purposes of business,…
COVID-19 surge in Thailand casts shadow on tourism revival plans
The continued rise of COVID-19 cases casts a shadow on Thailand’s plans to revive its tourism industry.
Singapore opens up international travel with digital apps
With these travel passes, results are more trusted, which allows nations like Singapore greater peace of mind that the health status a traveller claims, is genuine.
Loganair welcomes re-opening of tourism to Scotland’s islands
Loganair has welcomed the new announcement by the First Minister that tourists will again be allowed to travel to Scotland’s islands from 26 April
The city is back! Maiden Hotel Week London in May to revive domestic travel
A new initiative aimed at promoting and supporting the re-opening of London’s finest hotels post lockdown, anticipated from 17 May onwards has now been unveiled
India announces travel bubble with Sri Lanka
India has established a bilateral air bubble arrangement with Sri Lanka for operation of special international passenger flights between the two countries, the Civil Aviation Ministry of…
International travel in the UK could resume on May 17, says Global Travel Taskforce
The latest recommendations from UK’s Global Travel Taskforce showed that international travel in the country could resume not earlier than 17 May 2021.
Oman temporarily bans entry of tourists from today
Oman will only allow citizens and residents to the enter the Sultanate from today following a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases
Kia Ora New Zealand! The two-way travel bubble is a go
Australians will be able to travel across the ditch without having to quarantine upon arrival or on their return to Australia.
UK PM confirms reopening of restaurants but foreign travel still on hold
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed pubs and restaurants could reopen to serve outdoors in a week’s time, as Covid restrictions are lifted
Singapore to allow visitors with Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month
Starting next month, Singapore will accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for Covid-19 tests and vaccines
Croatia lists Covid entry protocols for Brit arrivals
Croatia has set out COVID entry protocols for entry of citizens from outside the EU, which applies to travellers from the UK also, once international travel resumes
Vietjet resumes international operations
Vietjet has resumed regular international flights connecting Vietnam’s major hubs witth Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei, starting from 2 April 2021
Inaugural Palau-Taiwan travel bubble flight takes off
As Taiwan has now introduced its first travel bubble in the COVID era, China Airlines has begun to fly to Palau under the Taiwan-Palau Travel Bubble agreement this April
Covid-19 negative report mandatory for travellers from 12 states in Uttarakhand
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Uttarakhand government has now made it mandatory for people coming from a dozen states to furnish negative RT-PCR test reports not older than 72 hours on…
OCI card holders no longer need to carry old passports for travel to India
People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora having overseas citizens of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India
20 things to do on holiday post-Covid
Lounging on the beach is set to play second fiddle to adventuring in the countryside for British tourists when they next go on holiday, research has revealed
Taiwan eases restrictions on business travellers from Singapore and Vietnam
Taiwan has said it will move Vietnam and Singapore to its list of low-risk countries, meaning business travellers from those nations will only need to undergo five days of quarantine instead…
We may need to wait till 2022 for Australian borders to reopen
Australia’s Federal Secretary of Health Brendan Murphy said this week that he is hopeful that international travel will be possible by 2022, depending on how the vaccine rollout progresses…
Kerala Tourism unveils ‘My First Trip 2021’ campaign for domestic travellers
Kerala Tourism has launched a pioneering travel initiative led by ten influencers from around the country who will carry out a new-media campaign to attract domestic tourists in the…
Qatar strengthens tourism offer with new iconic city
Located north of Doha’s West Bay, the new city of Lusail is a major urban project in Qatar and the first development of its kind
New Zealand not yet ready for two-way travel bubble
PM Jacinta Ardern has told the press that more time is needed to set up the two-way travel bubble with Australia that has been bursting since October last year.
Phuket to open without quarantine to foreigners by 1 July
Foreign visitors will be allowed entry to Phuket without quarantine from 1 July, with nearly a million doses of Covid-19 vaccine ready for local residents before then, under a plan approved…
India extends ban on commercial international flights till end of April
India has extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights to and from the country till the end of April this year
US air travellers top 1.5 million for first time since March 2020
US air passengers screened topped 1.5 million this week for the first time since March 2020, as air travel continues to rebound from a pandemic-related drop
Nostalgia revisited! Maharashtra gears up for comeback of horse-driven Victoria carriage
Maharashtra Tourism is all set to bring back the old charm of Mumbai with the launch of electric version of the iconic horse-driven Victoria carriage, which will serve as another tourist…
UAE allows multi-entry tourist visa for all nationalities
UAE has given the green light for a new multi-entry tourist visa for all nationalities, the latest in a string of visa updates which makes the country easier to enter and live in
International visitors barred from Tokyo Olympics
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have confirmed that no international spectators will be permitted at the event
Portugal to welcome Brit travellers from May
Portugal will welcome British tourists from 17 May if they have a vaccination certificate or evidence of a recent negative COVID-19 test, said the country’s tourism minister
Taiwan to open first travel bubble with Palau
The government has announced that Taiwan will form its first travel bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic with the tiny Pacific nation of Palau
IATA Travel Pass successfully trials on first international flight in London’s Heathrow Airport
IATA announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials
EU mulls rollout of digital travel certificate
Digital certificate to kickstart foreign travel should be given to citizens across the European Union (EU) ‘without discrimination’
Where are holidaymakers going in 2021. Italy tops list
The most popular destination for holidaymakers hoping to get away this year is Italy
Attention travellers! Air passengers to be de-boarded if unruly. India announces new guidelines amid Covid surge
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has announced that passengers will be de-boarded from flights if they do not wear masks properly inside the aircraft or do not follow…
Thai minister wants earlier reopening date and no quarantine with one condition
While Thailand’s COVID task force is considering easing or eradicating the mandatory quarantine for foreign travellers by October, Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn…
France eases travel restrictions for seven countries, including UK
France has announced that it is easing travel rules for seven countries outside the European Union, including Britain, saying trips to and from them would no longer need to be justified by…
Qatar Airways becomes first airline in ME to trial IATA Travel Pass
Qatar Airways has become the first airline in the Middle East to begin trials of the innovative new IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app
Your guide to Seychelles as it reopens on 25 March
Seychelles is perfect for an indulgent beach holiday dotted with cultural experiences and island-hopping opportunities
Details of the Australian government’s AUD1.2 billion ‘Ticket to Recovery’
Australian travellers will have access to hundreds of thousands of half-price airfares to more than a dozen tourism-reliant regions, subsidised by the government as part of the package…
Aussie government gives new support package that doubles previous commitment to travel industry
Tourism minister Dan Tehan has just confirmed that another AUD 128 million (USD 128 million) will be available to assist travel industry businesses dealing with the ongoing closure of…
Israel gears up to welcome back tourists with major updates following the pandemic
With the borders closed to international travel as a result of the pandemic, Israel has spent the last year improving its infrastructure, ready to welcome back tourists in the best way…
Revive 555 Festival: Laguna Phuket leads public-private collaboration to drive island’s tourism recovery
Bringing together Phuket Island’s public and private sectors to drive tourism, Laguna Phuket is set to kick-off 19 days of island fun with a series of exciting events that will showcase the…
Where luxury finds home in deep blue ocean: Soneva Jani welcomes new era with launch of Chapter Two
The Maldives resort expands its award-winning offering with 27 new Water Reserves, new dining concepts, the Soneva Wellness Centre, and Soneva Unlimited, which includes unlimited access to…
Australian border reopening can happen after this, says epidemiologist
According to a leading epidemiologist, Australian borders may reopen after 40% to 60% of the whole population has been vaccinated.
AlUla Old Town opens to travellers after three years
AlUla Old Town, one of four significant heritage sites in AlUla, has welcomed its first visitors back after a three-year hiatus for extensive restoration and conservation in sections of the…
Negative Covid-19 report mandatory for travellers in Rajasthan
Rajasthan government has made it mandatory for people coming from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to furnish a Covid-19 negative report on arrival in the state
UNWTO launches travel restrictions report
UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations in place in 217 destinations worldwide
Saudi Tourism unveils virtual trade roadshow
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has launched an international virtual roadshow under the ‘Journeys in Arabia’ platform, which aims to inform and inspire travel trade partners about the diverse…
Hong Kong Tourism launches strategy to boost travel recovery and sustainable development
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced its 2021-22 work plan, setting out a series of flexible short-term and medium-to-long-term strategies to prepare for the return of tourists
New paperwork for lockdown travellers in UK from today
Passengers travelling internationally from the UK from 8 March will need to carry a new form stating that their trip is permitted under the stay at home restrictions, the government said
COVID-19 updates: Indonesia travellers can now enter UAE
Passengers from Indonesia can now visit the UAE under the Safe Travel Corridor Arrangement (STCA) between the two countries
Reopening updates: Seychelles will open up to the world from 25 March irrespective of vaccination status
The Seychelles, has announced that it will be welcoming visitors from across the globe, irrespective of their vaccination status, as from 25 March 2021
Maldives launches new tourism developments for 2021
Maldives has announced several new developments taking place in 2021 including the launch of the world’s first ‘Maldives Border Miles’ loyalty programme
India adds Uzbekistan and Seychelles as newest entrants in travel bubble list
With the addition of these two new countries to India's travel bubble portfolio, the number of countries India has air bubble agreements with now stands at 27
Why a July reopening is ideal for vaccinated tourists to travel freely in Thailand
TD (virtually) sat down with Willem Niemeijer, CEO of YAANA Ventures, and talked about why July is the ideal date for Thailand reopening and for vaccinated tourists to travel freely across…
Australia extends international travel ban for three more months until 17 June
Australian health minister Greg Hunt has said the country has extended its international travel ban till 17 June
Turkey gears up to welcome Brit travellers by June
Turkey has plans to welcome Brits back by June as it pushes ahead with its vaccine rollout.
UK travellers support continuing social distance measures on planes even after being vaccinated
Majority of UK consumers say it is reasonable for airlines to continue insisting on passengers wearing facemasks, even after they’ve been vaccinated
Of women and wanderlust! Thomas Cook India and SOTC unveil special flight inclusive women-only tours
Thomas Cook India, and its group company, SOTC Travel have focussed on women-centric products and have curated special flight inclusive women-only tours to India and Dubai
Stakeholders push Malaysia reopening borders to vaccinate travellers
Various stakeholders have called the federal government to come up with a proper plan for Malaysia reopening to vaccinate travellers.
What’s in store if you travel to Israel now. Tracking bracelet instead of hotel quarantine
Israelis returning home from abroad have a new option that will exempt them from being sent to a quarantine hotel
Gourmet rejoice! Dubai Food Festival to start on 25 March
Dubai Food Festival (DFF), the annual culinary celebration, has announced updated dates for this year’s festival, from 25 March – 17 April 2021
IATA travel pass in India soon?
Global airlines body IATA plans to launch its travel pass by the end of March and is also in talks with Indian authorities and carriers for using the pass in India
How this resort is promoting the art of reuniting in Bali
The Art of Reuniting, a limited-time buyout offer in Tanah Gajah has been designed to bring extended family, friends or even co-workers together, who may have been separated due to the…
Delaying restart of international travel will cost UK economy USD 37 billion: WTTC
WTTC has warned that nearly GBP 27 billion (USD 37.46 billion) will be lost from the UK economy if the government delays restarting international travel until 17 May
UAE hotels prepare for V-shaped recovery after vaccine rollout and herd immunity take effect
Hotels in the UAE have put up a sterling performance, given the challenges of operating during the pandemic last year
How is Dubai promoting itself as a safe destination
Dubai Tourism has highlighted the robust new safety measures deployed across sectors and new initiatives taken to further enhance the city’s position as a safe destination for global…
Air India cancels pilot leaves as passenger demand soars
Air India, has issued an order for its pilots stating that all their leaves stand to be cancelled with immediate effect
India suspends international flights until 31 March
India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flight services until 31 March
Sharing island romance in a modern world! The Bahamas is going virtual
The Bahamas will bring its signature romance and one-of-a-kind destination experiences to the virtual world
Even Better With You! This new campaign is welcoming interstate travellers to experience new Brisbane
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is welcoming visitors back to Brisbane with the launch of an interstate domestic tourism campaign highlighting the city’s appealing new attributes
Open Thailand Safely campaign: Tourism sector seeks to reopen country by 1 July
Several leading international tourism companies in Thailand have launched a campaign to reopen the country’s borders from 1 July 2021.
Malaysia Airlines to introduce Digital Travel Health Pass reopening travel to the world
Malaysia Airlines has announced its plans to introduce the Digital Travel Health Pass, available exclusively on the Malaysia Airlines mobile app.
Unveiled: Kerala Travel Mart looks at revitalising tourism
11th KTM will look at engaging close to 500 international buyers and 650 domestic buyers, facilitating 15,000 meetings between buyers and exhibitors
Ajman Tourism launches interactive digital map
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) is showcasing an interactive digital map for the emirate of Ajman, providing visitors with key information on top tourist attractions
These international holidays will cost whole lot more as travel spend jumps 200% here in 2020
According to research by Hoo, the hotel room offer platform, the average sum spent by tourists has climbed by as much as 218% in some global tourism destinations
Saudi citizens married to non-Saudis can now travel abroad
Saudis married to non-Saudis are allowed to travel with their spouse or join them abroad in case they reside outside the kingdom due to work or otherwise
Phuket wants to open up without quarantine
Phuket’s tourism-reliant economy is on the brink of collapse as tourists, foreign and domestic, are almost non-existent for about a year on the island.
No testing, no quarantine: New Philippine travel protocols to spur domestic tourism
In a bid to encourage Filipinos itching to travel after almost a year in lockdown to rediscover their own backyard, the Philippines’ IATF has announced new travel protocols.
Travelling to Delhi? Check out these new travel rules from today
Starting today, Delhi has made it mandatory for people travelling from five states to get a negative Covid-19 report before entering the state.
How India will travel once vaccinated: Over 65% plan holiday in next two months
According to the recent survey of MakeMyTrip titled ‘How India will travel once vaccinated’, more than 65% of Indian travellers are actively searching and planning a vacation within the next…
Saudi Arabia announces USD 3 billion luxury mountain hub plan
Saudi Arabia has announced plans for development of a luxury mountain destination with immersive cultural experiences and celebration of the natural assets empowering the local and national…
Haikou receives over one million travellers during Chinese New Year holiday
According to Haikou Tourism Development Commission, the capital received a total of 1,171,100 visitors during the seven-day holiday
Revealed! The world’s Top 10 beaches for 2021
Tripadvisor has just the thing to help you escape, as its annual travellers’ choice Best of the Best Awards for Beaches have been revealed
Anguilla expands ‘holiday bubble’ as Brits plan to resume international travel from May
With international travel set to resume from as soon as 17 May for those living in England and as rollout of the British vaccination programme continues in Anguilla, the British Caribbean…
GoLocal Tonight! Agoda’s new campaign for last-minute domestic travel adventures
Demand for last minute travel searches for same day and next day overnight hotel stays have increased compared to last year, according to global digital travel platform Agoda.com
How Dubai is keeping tourists safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dubai has received global recognition from UNWTO for protecting travellers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tee off in Thailand’s golf quarantine
Thailand has a perfect alternative for lonesome hotel quarantine. The golf quarantine program allows travellers to spend their two-week mandatory quarantine on golf courses.
This Bahamas resort is offering complimentary stays and dining credits for travellers who test Covid positive
Baha Mar’s Travel with Confidence programme pledges that should a resort guest test positive during their stay, Baha Mar will provide courtesy suite accommodations for 14 days in quarantine
Delaying return of international travel until May could be fatal blow for UK’s ailing travel sector
Delaying the return of international travel until at least mid-May could mean the tourism sector simply will not survive, says WTTC
Kenya Tourism unveils new signature experiences
Tourism and wildlife cabinet secretary Najib Balala has urged tourism providers to expand their products offering to deliver unique, authentic Kenyan travel experiences to travellers
UK bans international travel until 17 May
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a ban on non-essential international travel from and to the country till at least 17 May
Health passport app to roll out with 20 airlines
Around 20 airlines will from March begin trialling an IATA app that allows passengers to securely store and share the Covid-19 vaccine and test records they need to travel internationally.
What all you need to know about India’s new guidelines for international travellers from today
The government of India has issued new guidelines for international travellers that will come into effect from the night of 22 February
Karnataka’s big push to tourism sector as it gives industry status to hotels
The Karnataka state government has decided to accord industry status to the hotel business which was announced by the state’s tourism minister
Qatar Airways is first global airline to offer fliers 100% touch-free ‘zero-touch’ in-flight entertainment technology
Qatar Airways has announced it will soon become the first global airline to offer passengers 100 percent Zero-Touch technology for its award-winning Oryx One in-flight entertainment system…
Top 5 ultra-luxury travel trends here to shine in 2021
The findings of Ultima Collection’s collaborative report with trend forecasting agency Globetrender, is detailing the projected trends at the forefront of the luxury travel industry in 2021
Australian PM would love to see Pacific travel bubbles
PM Scott Morrison has hinted that travel bubble with pacific neighbouring countries may not be far away.
Some respite for Goa’s casinos with six month extension
The Goa government has now granted an extension of six months to the off-shore casinos operating on Mandovi River in Panaji
Sawasdee Ka piggies! Travellers can now explore Thailand’s ‘Bay of Pigs’
Banyan Tree Samui is offering a half-day tour in a state-of-the-art speedboat which can carry up to 12 passengers to the uninhabited Koh Matsum to watch affectionate pigs
Vaccine roll out encourages interest in barge cruising
The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine worldwide is helping to restore confidence in travel and drive new bookings for 2021 and beyond
Europeans pin hopes on summer vacations to beat lockdown fatigue
European travellers are looking forward to travelling with 54% of respondents planning to travel within the next six months either domestically or to another European country.
More foreigners can now travel to the Philippines
The Bureau of Immigration will allow more foreigners to travel to the Philippines following the government’s COVID-19 task force has expanded the list of foreign nationals allowed entry in…
Kerala’s tourism minister launches Travancore Heritage Project
Kerala has launched work on the Travancore Heritage Project to conserve and showcase the cultural richness and tangible legacy of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom
How Portugal’s tourism sector has slumped back to 1980s levels
The once-booming tourism sector in Portugal has now suffered its worst results since the mid-1980s last year as the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns worldwide grounded flights
Domestic travel in India to continue to aid hotel recovery in 2021
With the revival of domestic travel, emergence of recovery indicators has come to the rescue of the sector
Saudi Tourism to launch ‘Journeys in Arabia’ in India
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), the department responsible for promoting tourism to Saudi Arabia, is set to organise its first-ever webinar for the Indian market, announcing the launch of…
Expats rejoice! Abu Dhabi unveils new long-term visa campaign
Abu Dhabi is encouraging professionals, students and investors to move to the emirate through a new campaign to develop the capital’s culture, healthcare, research and development and real…
Laguna Phuket’s new festival to boost domestic tourism over Songkran
Laguna Phuket, Thailand’s favourite vacation destination, has announced dates for a new series of events, dubbed the Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival
These are new lockdown travel rules as South Africa reopens 20 land borders this week
South Africa is reopening 20 land border crossings to allow normal travel from this week, lifting restrictions implemented last month to control rising coronavirus infections
Israel and Cyprus ink travel pact for vaccinated citizens
Israel and Cyprus have agreed in principle a deal allowing coronavirus-vaccinated citizens of the two countries to travel between them without limitations
Travelling to Scotland? All arrivals to pay USD 2413 for 10-day mandatory hotel quarantine
Scottish transport secretary, Michael Matheson, has confirmed all visitors to the country will be required to stay in a designated hotel for ten days on arrival from
How digital transformation and AI will lead future development of aviation in post COVID-19 era
Dubai Airshow 2021 will serve as a platform to showcase the role of cutting edge technologies in bolstering the recovery of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries following the…
Prolonged travel restrictions during February half-term spells trouble for Europe’s ski resorts
Prolonged travel restrictions could be the final nail in the coffin for resort operators in some European ski resorts as they depend solely on the winter season to survive
Maharashtra to host 20 cultural festivals across 6 regions
Maharashtra Tourism announced 20 mini festivals across the six regions of the state i.e. Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati and Nagpur in February and March to boost tourism
Top places where Americans will travel post pandemic
New research from online travel marketplace, KOALA, reveals the most in-demand future vacation destinations for American citizens and how they differ from state to state
Kerala must ramp up commitment to responsible tourism
Kerala should ramp up its commitment to responsible tourism (RT) and move towards declaring the whole state as an RT destination in the light of changing consumer preferences towards zero…
‘Hidden Gems’ Brits should check out after lockdown
Predictions into changing travel habits have identified the countries dubbed as ‘hidden gems’ for UK holidaymakers, with the likes of Egypt, New Zealand and Sri Lanka topping the list.
‘Managed quarantine’ for all arrivals in Scotland on cards
Scotland will require all arrivals from outside the UK to undergo managed quarantine, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
10 ways to prep for your next holiday during lockdown
Looking at how this time can be used to its best advantage, Holiday Extras has compiled ten things that can be done now to prepare for a future holiday
Travelling to the fully reopened island of Maldives
The Maldives is one of the few countries, which fully opened its borders for all global travellers.
46% of Middle East travellers plan to holiday abroad in 2021
The latest data analysis produced by YouGov for Reed Exhibitions, the organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has revealed that 46% of luxury travellers in the Middle East, are planning to…
Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand fall to decade low
Foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) into Thailand plunged to the lowest level in at least 12 years after the country closed its borders to contain the coronavirus outbreak
India extends ban on international flights till 28 February
The Indian government has extended the ban on international commercial flights till 28 February, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular
The UK Requires Travellers from High-Risk Countries to Quarantine
The UK will now require arriving travellers from high-risk countries to undergo their mandatory 10-day quarantine in a government-supervised hotel.
World’s Coolest Winter! How UAE’s domestic tourism campaign creates USD 272 million revenue in a month
UAE’s inaugural domestic tourism campaign, World’s Coolest Winter, attracted 950,000 tourists from across the country, reportedly driving AED 1 billion (USD 272.2 million) of revenue into…
Bali is desperate for tourists but cracks down on bad eggs
Catapulted into fame by the best-selling novel-turned-film Eat, Pray, Love, Bali has been viewed as an idyllic place and a utopia for foreign travellers.
5 Asian countries where UK tourists can travel right now
Some countries prefer to keep their borders open to UK travellers, who must follow their respective health and safety protocols.
Saudi Tourism Authority unveils winter travel offering
Saudi Tourism Authority has launched new tourism packages as part of the Saudi Arabian Winter Season
Locals, tourism operators want Thailand to reopen – survey
According to a survey conducted by the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), local residents and tourism operators are in favour of Thailand reopening its borders to international tourists.
Let’s get down to work! Antigua and Barbuda unveils ‘business on the beach’ campaign
Antigua’s is making it easy for Brits to do their business on the beach with its newly unveiled ‘business on the beach’ campaign
Thomas Cook India joins hands with Destination Maldives
Thomas Cook India has signed a strategic agreement with the MMPRC to enhance visibility and visits to the destination
Air New Zealand makes face masks mandatory for all flights
Air New Zealand requires the use of face masks on all international flights to and from New Zealand as a result of updated overseas government border requirements and as a further proactive…
Monaco unveils campaign for revival of MICE
Monaco Convention Bureau, a catalyst for the Principality’s MICE offering, has launched a new communication campaign with the slogan #REEVENT
US to require incoming passengers to quarantine upon arrival
Passengers flying to the US will be tested for COVID-19 before boarding a flight into the country, and they would need to undergo quarantine upon arrival
Foreigners with valid visas can travel to the Philippines
Foreigners bearing valid visas can now travel to the Philippines but are still subjected to strict health and quarantine protocols.
Dominican Republic to offer free Covid-19 tests to travellers
The government of the Dominican Republic is taking measures to strengthen the capacity of the destination to respond to the entry requirements of source markets
India emerges as No.1 source market for Maldives
As per the statistics of Ministry of Tourism in Maldives, by the end of 2020 India became the number one source market with 62,905 Indian tourists holidaying in the island country, thus…
Visit Jersey unveils ‘Restore Your Balance’ campaign
With high demand for staycations, Visit Jersey has created a new marketing campaign titled ‘Restore Your Balance’, to raise awareness of the destination’s varied product
Sri Lanka to welcome back tourists from 21 January
Sri Lanka will reopen its borders to foreign tourists on 21 January after a 10-month hiatus with travellers subject to tough Covid-19 protocols
High hopes for Sri Lanka reopening on January 21
All systems go for Sri Lanka reopening for foreign travellers on January 21.
UK travel corridor system to be suspended from 18 Jan
British prime minister, Boris Johnson, has announced the UK will close all travel corridors to protect against the risk of as yet unidentified new Covid-19 strains
Visit Portugal launches new sustainability challenge to travellers
Visit Portugal has launched an inspiring message to travellers from the UK in the form of an inspiring YouTube video which calls for a focus on responsible and sustainable tourism in 2021
Thailand Tightens Domestic Travel as Cases Rise
After months of avoiding the surge in cases seen by its neighbours, Thailand has been hit by its worst Covid-19 outbreak yet.
Government introduces new rules for International Travel
International passengers returning to Australia will now be required to provide a pre-flight negative COVID test, while masks will become compulsory on all flights, under new National…
Kenya bets big on Indian market in 2021
Kenya is welcoming Indian tourists into the destination to sample the unique Kenyan tourism products in 2021
Thailand is ‘open to everyone’ amid second outbreak
While many countries are closing up again due to the new COVID-19 variant, the borders of kingdom of Thailand are still open.
New Zealand to ask international travellers to show negative COVID-19 results
New Zealand will ask international travellers from most countries to show negative COVID-19 test results before boarding flights to the country as new contagious variants of COVID-19 spread…
The Philippines is open for ‘international travel bubbles’
Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said that the country is open in creating “international travel bubbles” with neighbouring countries that would…
Keep calm and log on! PATA to host Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021
PATA's three-day virtual event, in collaboration with Ras Al Khaimah, will bring together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers in the travel industry
Brisbane lifts virus lockdown
Australia’s third-largest city has lifted stay-at-home orders, after mass testing and tracing across Brisbane found no new coronavirus cases despite fears over a contagious strain entering…
Thailand’s tourism minister proposes golf quarantine to boost travel
Thailand’s tourism minister said he had proposed a plan to allow foreigners to quarantine in some of the country's many golf resorts to boost the ailing tourism sector during the coronavirus…
UK to initiate pre-arrival Covid-19 testing
All international passengers will soon have to test negative for Covid-19 before travelling to the UK under new government plans
Denmark to develop digital COVID-19 ‘vaccine passport’
Denmark is developing a digital vaccine passport for people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine, a move that may enable them to travel to countries where such documentation is required
Israel tourism board proposes mid-2021 reopening
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has prepared a work plan for bringing back tourists in the middle of 2021.
First-ever destination brand campaign for AlUla, Saudi Arabia unveiled
The campaign, developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla includes a film directed by renowned cinematographer Bruno Aveillan and a suite of digital assets under the concept of The World’s…
Here’s what Dubai is offering for travellers in the post-Covid 19 world
Dubai has opened up to welcome travellers and ensuring travellers’ safety and wellbeing through its various initiatives i the post Covid world
10 countries where business travellers can go
While some countries opted to shut their borders for all travellers in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus, some chose to open their shores for business travellers.
Japan reopening bleak as gov’t declares another state of emergency
After the huge spike of coronavirus cases over the holidays, Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba.
Bolivia is giving extra holidays
Bolivia has come up with a novel way to reactivate its tourism sector decimated by the coronavirus pandemic: it’s giving extra holidays to its public sector employees
Bangkok is in lockdown: Can you still travel to Thailand?
The Thai government has declared 28 provinces, including Bangkok, as high-risk zones as the number of coronavirus cases in the country is steadily rising. On Monday, authorities confirmed a…
Air New Zealand begins quarantine-free flights to Brisbane
Air New Zealand has announced it will operate first quarantine-free flight from Auckland to Brisbane on 7 January
Russia mulls COVID-19 vaccination certificates for cross-border travel
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to consider issuing certificates to those who had been inoculated with domestic vaccines against COVID-19 for overseas travels
Canada makes negative Covid-19 report mandatory for entry
People who travel to Canada will be required to present documentation of a negative laboratory test to the airline before they board their plane
Bali suffers without Australian and Chinese tourists
For almost a year now, local businesses in the island of Bali are struggling to survive due to the sharp drop of international arrivals. Australian and Chinese tourists are top foreign…
Egypt wants to have tourism come back, but safely
In Egypt out of 1,200 hotels, 700 have licenses to operate under current health restrictions due to COVID-19
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Singapore could relax curbs for vaccinated travellers as World Economic Forum nears
Singapore has said it will consider relaxing travel restrictions for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, including for those planning to visit the city-state for the World…
10 things you just can’t afford to miss at Dubai Shopping Festival
The ongoing Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has a stellar roster of live concerts, mesmerizing fireworks and entertainment attractions
