Following the news that Thailand was potentially considering allowing travelers from certain countries to enter without the need for a visa, it was confirmed yesterday that this plan has been given the go-ahead. Timed just before Thailand’s peak travel season, it’s hoped that more travelers take advantage of this incentive and provide a much-needed boost …

Travelers have been left disappointed by the news that British Airways (BA) will be axing flights to a number of long-haul destinations in 2021 as the airline deals with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision represents another sign that travelers will see less freedom of choice in flight options next year even as …

Belarus has officially reopened for tourism on July 15, 2020  Since reopening, they have changed their entry requirements a few times.  Originally, they were allowing over 70+ countries to enter without quarantine/tests, however now the rules are almost the polar opposite, requiring quarantines and tests from most world nations.  Countries Allowed To Travel To Belarus …

Brazil, a country that has been open with virtually no restrictions since July 29th, will now demand a negative PCR test from all arrivals starting on December 30, 2020. The PCR test isn’t just for tourists either. All arrivals, both foreigners and citizens, will be obliged to show proof of a negative PCR test, taken …

In a bid to provide a higher quality of service and enhance appeal to passengers, many US airline carriers are offering testing programs to make travel easier. With the absence of a vaccine being widely rolled out, testing for COVID-19 has practically become the rule of thumb for travel. Many states and countries are opening …

The Caribbean island of Dominica reopened its borders for international tourism on August 7, 2020. Denise Charles, the Minister for Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, made the announcement in late July.  All travelers will be required to follow new health protocols for entry to the island.  Since reopening in August, Dominica has updated their …

Winter sports enthusiasts hoping to visit Aspen’s world-famous ski resorts this winter will now have to plan for taking a COVID-19 test before traveling. Authorities in Pitkin Country, Colorado, where Aspen’s four ski resorts are located, will require all overnight visitors from outside the county to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The new …

Update: August 9th, 2020: Citing a rise in the rate of coronavirus infections in other countries, including the U.S., the Cayman Islands government announced it will keep its borders closed for general tourism until further notice The Cayman Islands will be reopening its borders for international tourism starting on September 1st with strict protocols in …

New flights are being added to Cancun from the United States and Canada as the tourism hotspot approaches 3 million tourists since reopening for tourism back in June. Director General of the Tourism Promotion Council of Quintana Roo, Darío Flota Ocampo expressed his gratitude for the continued success in Cancun, Mexico.  “The entire local tourism …

As time goes on, the Covid-19 situation has worsened, but Japan has still allowed for select foreign travelers to enter the country. With the government cancelling its tourism subsidy program and the population turning on the Olympics, we look at what the prospects for travel in Japan might be in the new year. A City …

With Christmas just around the corner, the final travel season soon approaches to wrap up this tumultuous year. As many Americans are choosing to avoid travel, those looking for a holiday getaway are focused on staying within the borders. The 2020 thanksgiving holiday travel period, spanning November 20 – 29, saw a total travel volume …

A new ‘hard’ lockdown coming into force in Germany from today (December 16) will put a dampener on Christmas celebrations and travel plans, with restrictions only being slightly eased for the holiday. The German federal government announced the new lockdown amid a continued surge in infections which a ‘soft’ lockdown in place since the start …