Machu Picchu is now finally open once more to all tourists – without any Covid-19 restrictions in place. The Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage Site – named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 – had previously had a series of strict Covid-19 regulations that travelers had to adhere to in order …

The Swiss government removed nearly all pandemic restrictions at midnight today, as the country believes they’re over the worst of the pandemic as hospitalization rates drop.  Swiss President, Ignazio Cassis, said at a press conference: “Switzerland is taking a decisive and important step towards normality,” “The virus is there. We are learning how to live …

Four of Southeast Asia’s most popular tourist destinations – Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam – have begun to relax entry requirements for tourists. And, the news will certainly come as ‘music to the ears’ of those who are looking to enjoy the stunning nature, beautiful white-sand beaches, delicious food, and much much more that these …

Finland has become the latest European country to remove testing requirements for fully vaccinated tourists. Finland has been one of Europe’s most restricted nations through the pandemic, and they’ve often closed the border to non-citizens since March 2020. However, the new entry requirements starting from February 14 make it easier for U.S, U.K, and Canadian …

Those scheduled to arrive in Cancun in the next few weeks might be welcomed with the unsettling sight of police officers patrolling tourist areas in ATVs. In fact, as security in the state of Quintana Roo ramps up, following reports of heightened violence in the region, tourists might even get scrutinized themselves. Although a personal …

In a new chapter of the ongoing Omicron saga, Mexico is the latest country to be hit with a wave of mass flight cancelations as more crew calls in sick, threatening the vacation plans of millions flying into popular tourism hotspots across the Mayan heartland. Mirroring a trend first witnessed in the United States during …

Puerto Rico Tightens Its Entry Requirements  Puerto Rico—one of the most popular destinations for U.S tourists—has tightened its entry requirements following the Omicron outbreak. Until now, Puerto Rico hadn’t changed its entry requirements since Omicron emerged. The new restrictions will start just after Christmas day. The New Restrictions In Full  Starting December 27, all passengers …

Beginning December 19, all travelers to Greece ages 5 and up must present a negative Covid test for entry. The test must either be a PCR test taken no later than 72 hours of arrival or a rapid antigen test from 24 hours of arrival to Greece. This testing requirement is regardless of vaccination status, …

New Tax Will Impact Hotels, AirBnBs, and Vacation Rentals On The Island Honolulu has officially begun implementing a new tax on tourism properties in the county. Hotels, AirBnb’s, and vacation rentals will all be subject to an additional 3% tax.  After a reshuffle this year, the state allowed its individual counties to define their own …

After 20 months of strict COVID-19 restrictions, Jamaica is finally dropping the quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers staying outside the ‘resilient corridor’.

Italy will ban unvaccinated travelers from hotels and indoor venues in a bid to stop COVID-19 cases from rising nationwide.

India has fully reopened to vaccinated tourists without quarantine after 20 months of closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  On Monday, foreign tourists entered the nation on regular commercial flights for the first time since the pandemic began. The news comes as COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly, hovering at around 10,000 cases per week nationwide.  …