Spain extends COVID entry restrictions again

Spain has further extended its COVID entry restrictions until mid-November.

Departing passengers to pay higher fees at Changi Airport from Nov 1

Passengers flying out of Changi Airport will have to pay more in airport fees and levies from Nov 1 as the aviation industry continues to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Summer 2022 a record-breaker: ANIXE

As predicted by the last edition of ANIXE report, this summer’s high season smashed all pre-pandemic levels despite inflation.

Thailand hotel robberies result in USD 2 million loss and 1 death

Thailand police arrested 6 suspects in a multi-million hotel heist while at another hotel a burglar was electrocuted trying to enter a room. Thailand hotel robberies result in USD 2 million loss and 1 death

China discourages travel as it locks down 65 million

China has locked down 65 million of its citizens under tough COVID-19 restrictions and is discouraging travel during upcoming national holidays.

Japan to raise daily cap entry to 50,000 from 7 Sept

Japan to allow non-guided package tours from all countries and more than double the number of people it allows to enter daily.

Leisure travel: What’s trending in 2022

New study reveals travel customers are rapidly changing their travel habits in planning and booking based on a multitude of factors. Leisure travel: What’s trending in 2022

Sudden lockdown traps 80,000 tourists in China’s ‘Hawaii’

Sanya's lockdown has been triggered by a COVID-19 outbreak and was declared a day after 263 new positive coronavirus cases were confirmed Sudden lockdown traps 80,000 tourists in China’s ‘Hawaii’

Canada extends current entry rules for foreign travelers

Requirements for travelers arriving to Canada are expected to remain in effect until at least September 30, 2022 Canada extends current entry rules for foreign travelers

Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by 2026

Airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing lockdowns, travel bans and other restrictions Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by 2026

Business travel is making a strong comeback

Following the easing of global COVID-19 restrictions, mentions in filings of ‘business travel’ per company across sectors rose 17% in 2021 and have risen a further 4% in 2022, suggesting that companies are looking at resuming business travel. Zoom calls were quite frequent throughout 2020 and 2021 for sales, marketing, or other activities. A rise […]

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Seychelles scraps outdoor mask policy

Visitors worldwide sigh in relief as outdoor mask-wearing is now optional following a review of the Public Health measures in Seychelles. Only (3) three months after allowing fully-vaccinated visitors to enter the destination without having to present a negative PCR test, Seychelles moves to remove mandatory outdoor mask-wearing and temperature screening procedures at points of […]

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Travel Advisors Speak Out on Inbound Testing on International Travel

eTurboNews | eTN American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) President and CEO Zane Kerby issued the following statement in advance of today’s Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing on “Reviving Conventions & Tourism Throug...

Ninth Holland America Line’s ship returns to service

Ninth Holland America Line’s ship returns to service - Holland America Line welcomed its ninth ship back into service Sunday, May 8, as Oosterdam embarked guests in Trieste (Venice), Italy, for the first time since the in...

Oktoberfest festival returns to Munich this year

eTurboNews | eTN Munich city authorities announced that after a two-year break caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, world-famous Oktoberfest festival will return to the Bavarian capital in 2022. The festival has been canceled just 26 times in its mo...