Germany has responded to the EU’s suggestion of opening its borders to 15 approved countries, by only permitting 8 of them unrestricted travel into the country. On June 30th, The EU officially published the list of countries that will be allowed to travel to the European Union for the purpose of tourism starting on July …
President Trump announced tonight that all travel from Europe to the United States will be suspended for the next 30 days, except for the UK. Trump made the decision in order to “keep new cases from entering our shores.” He said the new rule will go into effect beginning Friday at midnight. “We will be suspending all …
Leaders of the European Union say external borders should remain closed for at least two more weeks for U.S travelers. The list of countries allowed to travel to the EU will remain as it is with 15 allowed to visit, including Canada, Japan, South Korea and China among others. Member-government envoys in Brussels on Tuesday …
Russia will officially begin negotiations to reopen its borders for international tourism according to a new government decree. Russia will no longer require foreigners to self-isolate for 14 days once the country reopens to international tourism. Those arriving in Russia will need to present English or Russian-language proof that they have tested negative for the …
The French overseas region of Guadeloupe, located in the Caribbean, has officially reopened for tourism on July 1, 2020 allowing select nations to now visit. Visitors from the United States remain banned until further notice. Flights directly from France have been permitted as early as June, considering Guadeloupe is still a French territory. As of …
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Government said they may ban flights from the United States after the island recorded 12 cases of covid-19 since reopening the borders to international flights. Authorities have said that of 12 new cases, 11 are associated with American Airlines (AA) flight 945, which brought 155 passengers to the island …
All 5400 Marriott properties across the United States will soon require guests to wear face masks in all common areas. This morning, President and CEO of Marriott International, Arne Sorenson announced that the new mandate that guests wear face-coverings onsite will take effect on July 27, 2020. Regardless of jurisdiction or location in the U.S., the …
Officials in Cancun have announced they will be fining people that refuse to wear masks or follow health protocols up to $200. According to the Riviera Maya Times, Members of the Benito Juárez City Council unanimously approved the proposal from municipal president Mara Lezama Espinosa, which includes fines of between $40 and $200. The violation …
The World Waterpark in Edmonton, Canada has reopened its doors to the public as of July 18th, 2020 after being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic on March 16th. World Waterpark is one of the world’s largest indoor waterparks with the ability to handle up to 40,000 guests. The World Waterpark will be significantly …
Cruises departing from the U.S. will not be sailing until at least October as the Center For Disease Control (CDC) has extended its ‘No Sail Order’. The agency said their “No-Sail Order” recommends that Americans avoid going on a cruise entirely for their own health and safety. It also prevents cruise lines from operating within …
Federal authorities in Mexico are preparing to announce a new set of protocols for the country’s beaches during the ongoing pandemic but masks will not be mandatory. The federal office of maritime land zones and coastal environments (Zofematac) director Rodrigo Hernandez Aguilar revealed that a new beach use agreement would be published this week. The agency’s …
29 members of the US Congress that are pushing to get the United States-Canada border back open are demanding an immediate reopening plan. Rep. Brian Higgins serves as one of the co-chairs of the Northern Border Caucus and is leading the charge to form an immediate reopening plan. A letter signed by Higgins and other …