Macau closes all casinos as it goes on new COVID-19 lockdown

All "industries and commercial companies and venues in Macau" will remain suspended from Monday, July 11 until July 18" Macau closes all casinos as it goes on new COVID-19 lockdown

Most and least sustainable travel destinations in USA

Cities around the world are now doing their best to fight the global climate change and to be more sustainable Most and least sustainable travel destinations in USA

Global air travel is set to recover 65% in third quarter of 2022

Holidaymakers are much keener to leave the pandemic behind with a relaxing break on the beach than to consume cities, and sightseeing Global air travel is set to recover 65% in third quarter of 2022

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

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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The Bahamas Eliminates Its Travel Health Visa Requirement For All Travelers 

Streamlined Entry Protocols Take Effect June 19, 2022 The Government of The Bahamas is removing another COVID requirement for international travelers. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, 19 June 2022, travelers will no longer need to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa in order to enter the country. Travelers will, however, still be required […]

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The lifting of the pre-departure testing requirement adds 5.4 million visitors to US

eTurboNews | eTN The Biden Administration announced today that the mandatory pre-departure testing requirement for inbound air travelers to the United States will be lifted on June 12. Airline passengers entering the United States have been required si...

Saudi Arabia declares 16 countries off limits to its citizens

Saudi Arabia declares 16 countries off limits to its citizens - In response to the COVID-19 gradual resurgence, Saudi Arabia’s government has issued a travel ban for 16 countries, prohibiting the citizens of the Kingdom from traveling to various ...

Over 120,000 people gather in Brussels for Belgian Pride 2022

Over 120,000 people gather in Brussels for Belgian Pride 2022 - After a two-year absence, Belgian Pride was making its long-awaited comeback this year. More than 120,000 participated in the Belgian Pride Parade. The streets of the capital were decked o...

Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals

Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals - Arriving passengers at Kigali International Airport no longer need to take PCR tests while coming and on arrival to Rwanda, they must only present a negative Antigen Rapid Test (RDT) t...

US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery

US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery - A new survey reveals the inbound pre-departure testing requirement imposed by the federal government is having a devastating impact on travelers’ likelihood of visi...

European Aviation Safety Agency now wants mask mandate dropped

European Aviation Safety Agency now wants mask mandate dropped - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing its recommendation that masks should be required in-fligh...

The Human Face of Medical Tourism in the Philippines is now a World Tourism Hero

The Human Face of Medical Tourism in the Philippines is now a World Tourism Hero - According to the World Tourism Network, the first tourism hero ever recognized in the Philippines is Czafiyhra Zaycev, also known as “Irish”. Irish is a nurs...

Swiss Graubunden wants more tourists from the Gulf this summer

Swiss Graubunden wants more tourists from the Gulf this summer - The Swiss region of Graubunden, is aiming to attract record numbers of GCC visitors this summer, with a focus on the great outdoors, health and wellness for the whole family. Graubunden’s...