Travel Off Path has been following countries as they reopen their borders since the very beginning when Mexico became the first country to welcome back tourists.  Lets face it, Mexico has become king. While we may not have the final numbers yet, I can place bets that Mexico has one of the strongest tourism recoveries …

The Hong Kong government is in high-level talks to reopen its borders with 11 countries in a new travel bubble as the country looks to rebuild its economy. The region’s Commerce minister Edward Yau Tang-wah said anyone allowed to travel within the bubble would be mandated to undergo COVID-19 PCR testing at both ends of …

Cruising is beginning to make its comeback. 10 Cruise Lines have now resumed operations since the worldwide halt of cruising back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This past weekend Carnival corporation owned Costa Cruises was the tenth cruise line to restart operations with the Costa Deliziosa departing from Trieste, Italy. On August 16th …

August 15, 2020 Update: See U.S. Covid Entry Requirements U.S. interstate travel restrictions and self-quarantine mandates have continued to evolve over the past several weeks and, in some states, the COVID-19 curve seems to have flattened to the point where communities have begun reopening. Simultaneously, Americans are beginning to get really antsy after adhering to shelter-in-place orders …

Officials in Cancun have announced they will be fining people that refuse to wear masks or follow health protocols up to $200. According to the Riviera Maya Times, Members of the Benito Juárez City Council unanimously approved the proposal from municipal president Mara Lezama Espinosa, which includes fines of between $40 and $200. The violation …

29 members of the US Congress that are pushing to get the United States-Canada border back open are demanding an immediate reopening plan. Rep. Brian Higgins serves as one of the co-chairs of the Northern Border Caucus and is leading the charge to form an immediate reopening plan. A letter signed by Higgins and other …

Mexico City has officially began reopening for tourism as of June 29th, 2020.  Under federal guidelines the city transitioned to the ‘yellow’ light under the country wide traffic light system which allows for the relaunch of tourism services.   The Mexico City official government website states, “The Head of Government, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, reported that, starting …

Breaking News: The Dominican Republic will open to tourism July 1st.  Original story:  Hotels, beaches and restaurants in the Dominican Republic could begin phased reopenings as early as mid-June under the third phase of the country’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan. According to Dominican Today, the third phase is scheduled to take effect on June 17. “They are in the …

  Breaking News Update: Wednesday May 20th Cancun Reopening Announcement Made By Quintana Roo Governor today in a public address. Link to updated reopening article and announcement at the bottom of this article.  Hotels in the the Mexican tourism hotspots of Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Isla Mujeres will not reopen June 1st as planned. …

An Air Canada vice president suggests that by the time winter holidays roll around again, Canadians will be able to board his company’s planes and fly almost anywhere in the world. But Tim Strauss said he knows that one of the biggest tasks involved in bringing air travel back to life after pandemic restrictions lift will be convincing the public …

A class-action complaint against American Airlines alleges that the carrier has been engaging in “unfair and deceptive conduct” when it comes to providing refunds for canceled flights. The complaint, filed on behalf of Arizona resident Lee Ward “and all others similarly situated,” accuses American of “limiting and forcing customers into a rebooked flight or travel voucher instead of returning …

The Trump administration on Saturday expanded travel restrictions from Europe to include the United Kingdom and Ireland as it works to slow the spread of coronavirus. Speaking from the White House briefing room, President Donald Trump also said he was considering restrictions on travel within the United States, though didn’t specify details of the potential domestic bans.The ban on foreign …