Backpacking? Island hopping? City breaks? These distant memories are set to be things of the past, because there’s a new type of travel in town – vaccine tourism. With the Covid-19 vaccine set to become almost a literal must-have in order to travel this summer, putting travel and vaccines together seems the perfect solution to …
While most of the world has kept their borders closed or imposed tight restrictions, the resort city of Cancun has chosen a different path. The tourism epi-center recorded over 10 million passengers from March 1, 2020 until February 28, 2021 arriving at the Cancun International Airport. The number of visitors is staggering considering the entire …
The pandemic has lay travel plans for millions to waste, with travelers either unable, unwilling or unsure about traveling in the current climate. Though whilst Christmas and New Years saw travelers staying at home, there is some evidence to suggest that Easter might be the holiday that sees people rummaging for their passports once more. …
On the heels of releasing a new tourist tracking app, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the country will begin to allow vaccinated tourists with a shorter quarantine and may even waive it entirely. The new program could see Thailand’s battered tourism industry start to thrive once again as one of the …
Cuba has offered to vaccinate all tourists against Covid-19 that visit the island after it completes its phase 3 trials. The phase 3 trials of Cuba’s Sovereign 02 Covid-19 vaccine will begin in March and are being carried out by the Finlay Institute. The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring the vaccine development. According to …
The Hotel Association of Cancun is planning to provide travelers with Covid-19 test options for their return trips home as travel restrictions continue to tighten. Hotel Association Head, Roberto Cintrón Gomez says he is in talks with the state Governor Carlos Joaquin about implementing new testing procedures and facilities for Americans and Canadians returning home. …
The Maldives saw a record number of tourists in 2019 and had plans to welcome over 2 million visitors in 2020. While of course, the pandemic put a damper on those plans, the Maldives has still had a successful tourism bounce back, all things being considered. On December 17, 2020, they welcomed the 500,000th visitor …
For both backpackers and luxury-orientated travelers, it truly doesn’t get much better than Bali. A slice of paradise noted for its stunning landscapes, perfect beaches and impressive temples, Bali is loved the world over and is a must-visit spot in Southeast Asia. Since the start of the pandemic, the island has been reeling from the …
Thailand’s borders have been proven to be hard to enter for most of the year following their lockdown in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, recent changes to their visas policies means that travelers from all nations can gain entry to the Land of Smiles. Here’s all you need to know about this story, …
The Cancun international airport registered 1.25 million visitors In November as flight connectivity to the tropical destination continues to increase. But is it safe? Cancun has defied the odds recovering over 61% of its tourism numbers from last year. To put this into perspective, the Cancun International airport is now one of the busiest airports …
Thailand has been welcoming its first intake of foreign tourists since March of this year, when its borders were slammed shut due to the pandemic. Whilst the number of visitors this month is far below the usual for this time of the year, it serves as a welcome sign that things are slowly but surely …
Effective November 4, 2020, the government of Colombia has removed the PCR testing requirement for entry into the country. Previously, all arrivals (both foreigners and nationals returning home) were required to show proof of a negative PCR test, taken no longer than 96 hours prior to arrival into Colombia. As of November 4th, that requirement …