Australia won’t welcome international tourists into the country in 2021 despite plans to reopen the border before the end of the year. The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, declared that the government will prioritize foreign workers and students before tourists. “We will get to international visitors as well, I believe next year,” Morrison stated. Many …
On August 27th, Danish authorities announced that the classification of the Covid-19 virus as a critical societal threat was no longer required. As a result, the country of Denmark ends all Covid-19 restrictions for residents and tourists within its borders on September 10th. Denmark One of the First Nations to Have Pandemic Related Restrictions In March 2020, …
England is one of the most visited countries in the world, with millions of travelers flocking to its shores each year to visit London, to take in the royal palaces and to sample its wonderful country lifestyle. Covid-19, with its associated restrictions and measures, may have made England less appealing to prospective travelers, but that …
It was looking like a hopeful summer for travelers this year as vaccinations ramped up, but now the Delta coronavirus variant is causing a wave of new restrictions around the world. This post will look at the current situation and how it may impact travelers’ summer plans. The Delta Variant The Delta variant was first …
As infection rates continue to decline in Greece, the popular tourist destination removed more restrictions this week as the summer season kicks off. Greece Is Open For Tourism Greece was one of the first countries in Europe to open back up to tourists, implementing forward-thinking amendments to their entry requirements to help streamline the return …
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has given seven more countries its coveted ‘Safe Travels Stamp’, including popular tourist hot spots like Thailand and Barbados. The WTTC Safe Travel Stamp The Safe Travel Stamp was launched 12 months ago to help restore confidence in travelers and revive the global travel and tourism sector, which …
With over 40% of Canadians having at least their first Covid-19 vaccine shot, it looks like there might be hope for those who want to travel domestically in Canada this summer. While significant travel restrictions remain in place across the country, a continuous steady increase in vaccinations may mean reduced restrictions between the provinces if …
Tourism ministers from the Group of 20 (G20), the world’s most powerful economies, met virtually today and agreed to back plans for vaccine passports to help the global tourism industry recover. On the same day, the tourism minister of Canada announced that Canada is working with international partners to develop a standardized vaccine certification, which …
Covid-19 variants continue to be a concern across Canada, causing Health Canada to amend its travel protocols for incoming travelers and opposition leaders calling on the federal government for a complete ban on international travel. New Travel Protocols for Travelers Entering Canada In a notice shared today, Health Canada announced that “all travelers must take …
The coronavirus pandemic has done more than just curb travel around the world. Restrictions imposed with safety in mind have changed our lives in several areas, from how we socialize to how to work, and have flipped many people’s lives upside down. Thankfully, as cases fall and the number of vaccinated people rises, restrictions are …
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 …
With the number of daily cases of Covid-19 continuing to rise in the UK, including the country’s largest number of cases in a single day since the pandemic began recorded this week, Ireland has decided to extend the travel ban imposed on the country. A popular time to travel between the two countries, the news …