The World Travel and Tourism Council rejects the use of mandatory vaccinations as a requirement for travel.  During the Reuters Next Conference, Gloria Guevara, chief executive of the World Travel and Tourism Council said that the practice would be similar to workplace discrimination.  The leading world travel authority slammed the idea. “If you require the …

Canadians hoping to take vacations abroad over the coming months have been dealt another blow from the news that they will no longer be eligible to claim government COVID benefits during the quarantine period on return to Canada. The news comes on the back of the introduction of mandatory PCR tests for all arrivals in …

The Netherlands opened the border on June 15, 2020 to a list of EU countries, and July 1, 2020 to an expanded list of third-party countries outside the EU. Which countries can travel to the Netherlands? We have the full country list updated below, which includes the EU nations that have been able to travel …

US airline carrier JetBlue is facing a lawsuit from online travel agency Fareportal Holdings Inc. for allegedly scheming to block consumers from comparison shopping airfares with those of other airlines. The online travel agency filing the lawsuit, Fareportal, maintains partnerships with over 600 airlines globally and is the operator of popular flight booking websites CheapOair …

Mexico is one of the few places left in the world where travelers can go without the worry of pre-travel testing or quarantines on arrival.  Relaxed entry requirements with perfect tropical weather and close proximity to the United States drove almost 1 million visitors to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean over the Christmas and New …

With the Covid-19 situation in various countries in Europe failing to improve, and the popular skiing period of Christmas and the New Year already lost to the pandemic, there is a real chance that this year’s ski season may pass without millions able to take to the slopes. With several countries either closing resorts or …

Need a negative PCR test in order to travel? LAX airport has got your back with a new and super-fast on-site testing facility that delivers results within 3-5 hours. Many destinations are requiring negative PCR test results for entry, leaving travelers scrambling to find a clinic that offers test results in time for their flight. …

Indonesia’s transport minister has confirmed that a plane carrying 62 people has crashed into the sea. Sriwijaya Air passenger jet crashed into Jakarta Bay near an island with 12 crew and 50 passengers. The plane was traveling from the capital of Jakarta to Pontianak in West Kalimantan province and lost contact with air traffic control …

In a move that signals that brighter times are around the corner, Australia’s national carrier Qantas has put tickets to international destinations on sale from July 1st. Qantas is Australia’s most popular airline, and the decision to offer tickets in the middle of the pandemic has started a conversation surrounding travel in the country. With …

WestJet has announced a significant reduction in its flight capacity as the introduction of new COVID-19 testing requirements for all arrivals to Canada continues to wreak havoc on the air travel industry. The decision by WestJet to slash its operations follows a sharp fall in new bookings and an increase in cancellations since the Canadian …

All arrivals into Canada, including citizens returning home from abroad, must now present proof of a negative PCR test before being permitted to board their flight into the country. The requirement came into place on January 7, 2021. The new PCR test requirement does not circumvent the blanket 14-day quarantine arrivals still face upon arrival, …

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.  …