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Back to square one? Philippine gov’t suspends entry of foreigners
In order to contain the sudden surge of coronavirus infections in the country, the Philippine government will suspend the entry of foreign nationals starting 18 March until 19 April.
UAE and Israel to set up quarantine-free travel corridor
The governments of the UAE and Israel have entered into formal discussions to establish a quarantine-free travel corridor between the two countries
IATA outlines scenario where Covid variants pummel 2021 traffic
The global airline industry might only see traffic growth of around 13% from 2020 levels this year amid the impact of new variants of Covid-19, according to potential scenarios presented by IATA.
‘No vaccination necessary’ for Brit holidaymakers, says Turkey
Turkey expects to welcome visitors this summer without requiring evidence of vaccination, Turkey’s tourism minister has said
Belize allows vaccinated travellers to enter without testing
Belize is now allowing vaccinated travellers to enter the county without having to present a negative COVID-19 test
Australia-Singapore in talks for possible travel bubble
Australia and Singapore are in talks for a possible travel bubble that will allow residents to travel between the two countries without having to quarantine
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 suggested an earlier reopening date in July given that the province has achieved herd immunity.
COVID-19 vaccines remarkable impact in the UK
It is the first sign of the real-world impact of vaccination in the UK.
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 announced tonight.
After golf quarantine, Thailand now unveils yacht quarantine scheme
All visitors to Thailand must currently spend 14 days in quarantine on arrival, but now they can choose a more luxurious way to wait it out -- by staying onboard a yacht
How to attract more Chinese travellers post-COVID
One of the strategies seen by some tourist destinations is to attract Chinese travellers, which is one of the biggest movers and shakers in travel.
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 town’s tightly packed stone and mudbrick buildings
UNWTO launches travel restrictions report
UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations in place in 217 destinations worldwide
‘It’s All Good’ to travel, says Accor
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, continues to invest in the resurgence of domestic travel and is instilling confidence in travellers with its latest campaign – ‘It’s All Good’
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