This year was overwhelmingly unfavorable to the travel industry and travelers alike. The inception of a global pandemic saw the closing of international borders and governments warning the public to avoid travel. Just how severely was travel impacted, how did this year compare to years past and how far exactly did the pandemic set back …

The first U.S. flights have resumed on the Boeing 737 MAX after more than 20 months of being grounded due to two fatal crashes.  American Airlines was the first airline to resume operations on the MAX on Tuesday as flight 718 took off from Miami to New York.  The plane has a tarnished reputation after …

The Philippines this week has ordered a travel ban that will apply to several different countries, restricting the possibility of travel to the country for millions of people across the world. The Southeast Asian nation has joined a growing list of several other nations who have decided to close or restrict access to their borders …

The United States is now requiring all incoming travelers from the United Kingdom to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to be eligible for entry.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order on December 25, 2020 in which all air passengers arriving to the US from the United Kingdom …

The most visited city in the world, Bangkok is a metropolis where old and new, East and West, and rich and poor co-exist together seamlessly in a vast melting pot of a city. Throw in the country’s rolling hills, paradisal beaches and culinary delights and it’s not hard to see why tourist numbers in the …

In an effort to proliferate travel to the region and provide enhanced convenience, the Bermuda Tourism Authority and the Bermuda Government have partnered with warehouse club Costco to provide US travelers with COVID-19 testing kits.  The tests will be available for purchase nationwide to all travelers headed to Bermuda. The British island territory is Costco’s …

The Center For Disease Control  (CDC) has warned all Americans to stay home for New Year’s Eve and avoid traveling.  “The Winter Holidays and New Year’s Eve are times when many people travel long distances to celebrate with family and friends. Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19,” reads the …

Known throughout the world for its neon covered backdrops, delectable cuisine and seamless mix of the East and West, Japan is one of the true must-visit locations for travel afficionados from all corners of the globe. Whilst 2020 has been a write-off for many potential travelers, with travel restrictions and quarantine orders for virtually every …

The new and more highly contagious variant of COVID-19 from the UK has been confirmed in Canada and could lead to provincial travel restrictions.  The new variant of Covid-19 was confirmed in a couple from Durham, Ontario by officials on Saturday. “The cases are a couple from Durham with no known travel history, exposure or …

Known for its stunning cityscapes, East-meets-West culture and charming junk boat cruises, Hong Kong is often a destination that travelers simply can’t wait to visit. However, for those hoping to explore the region in the near future, they will have to wait just a little bit longer. Hong Kong announced this week that they are …

US carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will now require all passengers from the UK to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test result in order to fly. The decision follows the discovery of a new strain of the virus in Britain which is believed to be more contagious. The airlines have made these …

Following the discovery of new strains of the coronavirus, the state of New York has moved to introduce a mandatory quarantine period of 14 days for travelers arriving from overseas. The news follows a series of travel bans around the world for countries that have reported new virus mutations, such as the UK and South …