Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have announced the two theme parks will be extending their closures at least through May 31 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a press release from Universal, the closures will include both theme parks, as well as the Universal CityWalk at each location. The park’s Orlando Resort …

B.C. health officials have clearly stated that they want British Columbians to stay home during the Easter long weekend to combat the novel coronavirus crisis, but there are concerns that some people aren’t getting the message. “Don’t travel this weekend,” Health minister Adrian Dix said. “If you are going to Sechelt or going to Gibsons every Easter …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended a no-sail order for cruise ships late Thursday in a directive that harshly criticized the industry’s handling of coronavirus outbreaks on multiple ships. Cruise lines voluntarily suspended operations nearly a month ago for at least 30 days, and have since extended those cancellations into late April or May. The CDC order, …

Like much of the country, Nevada has all but shut down, with the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip replaced with the flashing lights of police cars stationed in front of casinos amid efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. “This is this is unbelievable. I mean, we do the Haunted Vegas tour, I did …

The number of people traveling by plane has dropped by about 96% amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple metrics. On Wednesday, Transportation Security Administration officers screened just shy of 95,000 people at airport checkpoints, a dramatic drop from the 2.3 million who passed through on the equivalent day in 2019.  The drop in passengers and orders across …

Thousands of guests endured being marooned on cruise ships riddled by outbreaks of the coronavirus. Even ships that were virus-free were shunned by normally welcoming ports of call around the world.  Now those same ships bob at anchor or languish at piers, their cruise schedules canceled as the pandemic plays out around the world. The only ones aboard …

The Trudeau government says 23 Canadians were being held at federal quarantine sites as the week began to prevent the spread of COVID-19. An emergency order under the quarantine law requires all travellers returning to Canada to immediately self-isolate for 14 days. Those with symptoms must put on a mask before leaving the airport. Compliance …

Australian and New Zealand passengers will be evacuated from a stricken Antarctic cruise ship Thursday, after almost 60% of those on board tested positive for the coronavirus. The Greg Mortimer, a cruise liner operated by Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, departed March 15 on a voyage to Antarctica and South Georgia. Since the beginning of April, however, the ship …

May long weekend camping trips at BC parks are officially cancelled.  All of B.C.’s provincial parks have been closed as officials continue to take action to stop the spread of COVID-19 until at least May 31st.  The province announced the immediate closure on Wednesday, saying it’s in response to “federal and provincial directives” asking people …

Despite the closure of beaches and recreational centers ordered by the authorities, on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta you can still see tourists sunbathing like in any holiday season. Reporter Doraliz Terrón reported this situation in a live broadcast when she was assaulted by a man allegedly from Canada that was in his 50s. “You …

Los Cabos is just one of many destinations that have shut down to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, spoke to TravelPulse about how the popular tourism destination is closing its doors and how the city plans to come back better than ever. Los Cabos will be suspending all …

Police in New South Wales, Australia, have launched a criminal investigation into the situation surrounding the Ruby Princess cruise ship, which has been linked to a significant coronavirus outbreak in the region. The ship, which is operated by Princess Cruises, itself a subsidiary of the Carnival Corporation, is believed to be the epicenter of an outbreak …