The last of the measures for international travelers, including passenger locator forms, will end on Friday The UK is lifting its remaining COVID travel restrictions from 4am on Friday March 18. The announcement, which came in a tweet from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, said all remaining COVID travel measures would be “cancelled”. The removal of […]
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines all said demand for air travel was strong Airline stocks were among the best performers as the sector benefited from positive news on several fronts. British Airways and Virgin were among those announcing that passengers are no longer required to wear masks after the UK government lifted […]
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, one has to wonder if our Liberal government has the ability to understand the practicality of the decisions it makes on health care policy. Editor: While today we must focus on the tragic events in Ukraine and our thoughts are with those affected by the Russian invasion, we […]
Flights arrive and depart smoothly and as expected, passenger processes continue as usual at Budapest Airport. Flights to Ukraine and Russia are still suspended, but the war in Ukraine does not affect flights to other destinations. The airport operator, together with the Airport Police Directorate, has developed a procedure for refugees arriving at the airport […]
As the Alberta government calls on Ottawa to end COVID-19 travel restrictions, Premier Jason Kenney cited scientists and international restrictions as evidence of his decision to do so. In a mid-afternoon tweet on Sunday, Kenney said in a video that he would introduce a motion later this week calling on the federal government to drop […]
Skift grip Global travel management companies are facing new travel restrictions that include closed combat zones and airports as they organize emergency evacuations in Ukraine and beyond. Matthew Parson Few travel management companies could have foreseen that they would be coordinating emergency repatriations so soon after carrying out countless evacuations at the start of the […]
Manitobans are starting to book getaways again after the pandemic grounded their travel plans. With so many people booking trips, some travel companies are saying that if you haven’t already booked, you may be paying a premium. Over the past few weeks, Michael Kroeker, president and owner of Bonaventure Travel, has seen a steady and […]
Japan has joined a growing list of countries that have eased their travel restrictions to Fiji. Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill said the Japanese government’s recent announcement to ease its COVID-19 border controls from March 1 meant travelers to the two countries would not have to go through mandatory quarantine. “This is an important milestone […]
Travel Counselors saw corporate bookings for February approach pre-pandemic levels. Work-from-home specialist TMC said business travel sales hit 92% of 2019 levels during the month, with 90% of its business-focused agents making a sale in the past week. Travel Counselors added that its combined corporate bookings for January and February reached £18million, or 82% of […]
Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Countries frequently update travel guidelines as the level of spread of Covid-19 fluctuates, which means you should be sure to check current travel restrictions as close to your departure as possible. American […]
Virgin Atlantic will resume flights between London Heathrow and Seattle and Washington, DC in the first week of March, completing its “full list” of US destinations, the carrier announced Thursday. Additionally, the airline will increase frequency on some other US routes. The carrier cited “renewed customer confidence” and a 50% increase in bookings year-on-year. “Following […]
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has applauded the removal of some travel restrictions, which it says will lead to an increase in inbound visitors to Jamaica. The removal would also make it easier for Jamaican business and leisure travelers to travel, the organization said. “Removing these restrictions is a step in the right […]
Requirements for vaccinated travelers to undergo PCR testing on arrival and in quarantine have been dropped Singapore’s Ministry of Health has announced that the country’s COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers have been simplified. Besides the Vaccinated Travel Lane program has been extended and the testing requirements relaxed. Arrivals are now divided into three […]
An Air Canada ticketing station is shown at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette MONTREAL — Air Canada beat expectations by bleeding less cash in its latest quarter, a sign that the airline’s underlying recovery remains on track despite the hit to vacation travel caused […]
Bristol Airport plans to hire hundreds of staff as travel demand increases following the easing of restrictions. The transport hub said it was looking to recruit more than 400 employees before the summer season. The airport will host a job fair next month, with other employers based at the site. He said the event would […]
Travel agents are being inundated with inquiries from Canadians keen to book vacations now that the federal government has announced it will drop pre-arrival PCR testing for fully vaccinated travelers starting Feb. 28. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced on Tuesday that travelers will still be required to be tested for COVID-19 before arrival, but can […]
The International Air Transport Association has revealed data on the dynamics of air travel recovery. The organization reported an 11 percentage point increase in international tickets sold in recent weeks compared to sales in 2019. Tickets sold for the period around the first week of February were at 49% of the same period in 2019. […]
from HANSLEY NABAB in Port Louis, MauritiusMauritius officePORT-LOUIS, (CAJ News) – Mauritian tourism operators are relieved by the easing of travel restrictions between the country and fellow Indian islander Reunion. The Reunionese prefecture repealed the special provisions made by ministerial decree restricting travel between Reunion, Mauritius and South Africa earlier. This follows […]
Aeromexico is to resume flights between Heathrow and Mexico City from April 1 as Covid-19 travel restrictions continue to be eased. The Mexican carrier plans to operate five weekly flights on the route between the British capital and Mexico City, using Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Aeromexico said the restoration of the London route means it will […]
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On February 12, 2022, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the government is consider raising Japan travel restrictions for non-resident foreign nationals. Local reports indicate an announcement could be made as early as this week. Kishida told reporters: “We will take into account the scientific knowledge we have gained about the omicron variant and […]
International travel demand to Asia-Pacific is growing rapidly according to data from Skyscanner Travel Insight. The company said the boost followed the easing of border restrictions in the region. Skyscanner said international bookings in January to destinations including Thailand and Singapore showed signs of pent-up demand. He added that demand to Australia is also high […]
In London St Pancras, a ghost station for much of the past two years, the sun shone through the glass roof and Elton John’s piano, sealed for Covid, rang again. Luckily for Eurostar, the start of the mid-term jaunt meant the return of lines of passengers that meandered along the storefronts, heading for Paris and […]
London Gatwick Airport plans to reopen its south terminal in March after closing nearly two years ago. The airport anticipates strong demand for the summer and beyond with the return of international travel. He announced the news on the same day that testing requirements for travelers arriving in the UK have been relaxed, with pre- […]
February 9, 2022, 09:03 France is set to relax travel requirements for vaccinated travellers. Photo: Aliyah France has announced it will soon ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers from outside the EU as part of a mid-term boost for Britons. The country’s Europe minister said the country was set to drop the requirement for […]
Travel restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have cost the UK economy an estimated £7billion lost revenue. Research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the economic cost of ‘ineffective’ travel restrictions introduced by the UK government in the final weeks of 2021 as Omicron spread […]
Tourism operators in Newfoundland and Labrador agree that the province’s eased travel restrictions are a big help for the struggling industry, but some question whether it will be enough. As of Saturday, fully vaccinated travelers no longer have to self-isolate upon arrival in the province, but travelers are still required to take a rapid COVID-19 […]
The confusion has led to a six-fold increase in searches related to Covid-related travel restrictions. Getty gOogle search trends not only provide a fascinating window into the public’s most pressing questions, but they can also be a huge indicator of what’s generating ad dollars for the tech giant. Simply put, the more searches for a […]
Despite concerns over continued uncertainty and a perceived lack of appetite for business travel, the second half of 2021 proved those predictions weren’t entirely true, and momentum is strong heading into 2022. “While we continue to monitor the impact of the recent variant on travel, we are generally optimistic about the industry rebound,” said Derek […]
FILE A security guard holding a sign reminding people of social distancing walks past Filipino foreign workers who were quarantined for weeks after returning home as they waited for return flights to their hometowns in across the country, at Manila International Airport o. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — The government’s decision […]
Several countries and airlines have announced easing travel restrictions for South Africa as governments seek to move into the endemic phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will lift its entry and transit ban on South Africa and other African countries from Saturday, January 29. Restrictions have been in place since the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on destinations around the world that rely on tourism, and island nations in the Caribbean have been among the hardest hit economically. Kalim Shah, assistant professor of public policy at the University of Delaware, can provide insight into pandemic-related trends in U.S. travel to major island vacation destinations and […]
European airline Wizz Air expects Covid-19 travel restrictions to continue “to have an impact” on its recovery from the pandemic until spring. The Hungary-based budget carrier, which made an offer to buy easyJet last year, posted an operating loss of 213.6 million euros for the last three months of 2021, despite Wizz’s capacity exceeding the […]
MUMBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA), an airline trade body, has urged governments to remove all barriers to travel, including quarantine and testing, for people fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by WHO. As COVID-19 continues to evolve from pandemic to endemic, IATA has called for quarantine-free travel for unvaccinated travelers with a negative […]
Boris Johnson has stressed the importance of getting the Covid shot if people want to travel abroad this summer The Prime Minister has announced that Covid-19 testing for fully vaccinated travelers arriving in England will be scrapped. The exact date of the rule change has yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to come […]
The provincial government of Zambales has eased travel restrictions for vaccinated residents after it stopped requiring COVID-19 testing of vaccinated people. According to Circular Memorandum No. 2022-04 dated January 21, all residents and non-residents only need to present an authentic vaccination card upon entering the province. However, people with symptoms, even if fully vaccinated, had […]
Ryanair is increasing its investment in Dublin Airport by adding a third aircraft to the base later this year. The carrier says the move represents an investment of $100 million and will create 30 jobs at the airport. She adds that the investment is a direct result of the traffic restoration program run by the […]
AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images/iStockphoto With the availability of COVID-19 vaccines and rapid tests, Americans who avoided travel in 2020 and 21 are apparently more willing to hit the road in 2022. And with demand rising, the travel agency in Priceline reports that in the first quarter of 2022 travelers can expect to find hotel rates 18% higher […]
The US and EU have tightened travel restrictions for Australians as Omicron cases reach some of the highest per capita rates in the world The European Union has tightened its entry rules for some Australians. It comes as the number of cases in the country reaches an average of 64,000 a day. The CDC in […]
Virgin Atlantic has announced a codeshare deal with LATAM Airlines including transatlantic flights between London and Brazil. The agreement means that LATAM’s flights from Heathrow to Sao Paulo can be booked through Virgin Atlantic, as well as connecting flights to 12 airports in Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Brasilia. LATAM passengers arriving at […]
For some, winter holidays are synonymous with snow and skiing. For others, it means escaping to warmer climes for sun and sand. Luckily, there are vacation destinations with every type of weather for every budget. Whether you’re looking for an affordable family getaway or a luxurious couple’s getaway, our list has several options. With the […]
Hong Kong’s tough new restrictions in the face of the Omicron outbreak are set to weigh on the city, presenting it with problems as a regional hub for foreign multinationals and discouraging new influxes in the short term, experts have warned. “We are seeing some capital leaving Hong Kong, as evidenced by the weakness of […]
Around 1,000 jobs are available at Manchester Airports Group (MAG) as the easing of travel restrictions strengthens the air transport sector. There are jobs at MAG’s three airports – Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands – ranging from security guards, customer service officers and car park staff to reception and lounge workers. There are over […]
Saber Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced the expansion of SafePoint, a travel risk management product, to include tracking restrictions on travel. travel globally. While the solution is not limited to a single event, it does provide information on the spread of COVID 19 and new variants […]
HOLIDAY business is set to pick up again, with the industry seeing a “sharp increase” in bookings since Covid testing rules were eased. Fully vaccinated passengers now no longer need a pre-departure Covid test before traveling to the UK – instead, take a Lateral Flow Test (LFT) or PCR within 48 hours of arrival and […]
International business groups are urging Hong Kong to restart international flights after a rating group warned that travel restrictions, imposed last week due to COVID-19 outbreaks, could have disastrous effects on the country. economy of the territory. Fitch Ratings said: “A new wave of restrictions on various social activities in Hong Kong and a further […]
Removing international travel restrictions would have no impact on case rates, the travel industry claims (Photo by Hollie Adams / Getty Images) Travel industry calls on government to remove current testing requirements for international travelers despite threat from Omicron. Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and Airlines UK are calling on the government to ease current restrictions […]
Germany and the United States have relaxed some travel restrictions in South Africa, as global concerns about the Omicron variant continue to ease. In one proclamation Released in late December, US President Joe Biden said health officials have made substantial progress in evaluating the Omicron variant since its discovery in late November. He added that […]
Covid-19 travel restrictions have caused a massive 71% drop in flights to and from the UK, according to a leading report. Aeronautical analysis firm, Cirium, has released its 2021 On-Time Performance Report, the global standard for airline and airport operational performance. Only 406,060 international flights operated from the UK, up from 1,399,170 during the pre-pandemic […]
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister said the newly declared travel restrictions do not apply to all air passengers. Air passengers are allowed to enter Iran, with the exception of those departing from Botswana, Swatini, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho and Namibia as well as from England, France, Norway and Denmark, according to ISNA […]
Summer is a popular time to travel and people are always looking for direct international routes where possible. Recognizing this, United Airlines announced the addition of two new non-stop routes between the United States and Spain for the summer of 2022: Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Starting June 2, 2022, travel from New York / Newark […]
AAustria has joined with France in tightening travel restrictions on British arrivals, just as the ski season kicks off. From Saturday, all Britons wishing to visit the Alpine nation must show full proof of vaccination, a booster and a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel. While not an outright ban on visiting, […]
OTTAWA –Hunting guides, hit hard by COVID-19 travel restrictions that prevent foreign clients from entering the country, turn to ecotourism, including wildlife viewing, snowmobiling and guided hikes , to keep their business alive during the pandemic. The organization representing Canada’s outfitters says many more of their members have opened their chalets and lodges in the […]
SAN YSIDRO, Calif. (Report to the border) – During recent visits to Carolin Shoes along San Ysidro Boulevard, manager Olivia Campos always had plenty of time to sit down and discuss the financial issues related to the pandemic in her store and others around the world. region. But as Border Report verified on Friday morning, […]
Airlines are cutting fares as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads and business travelers stay at home. Discounted rates can be obtained to popular vacation destinations including Hawaii and Latin America. Sales of unannounced fares may also result in better savings than sales of published fares. Loading Something is loading. Major airlines have unveiled […]
Credit: Pixabay / CC0 public domain New research shows the high human costs and negative impacts of border closures and travel bans during the COVID pandemic on “transnational” individuals and families whose lives span different countries. The stories shared in the study, led by Dr Irene Skovgaard-Smith of the University of East Anglia, reveal the […]
As countries recover from the coronavirus pandemic and reopen their borders, a newly discovered variant could be a major setback in recovery efforts. This is exactly what is happening in Japan, which recently had to reintroduce entry requirements and strict measures to curb the spread of the new Omicron variant. These new rules have brought […]
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Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has called on the UK government to urgently review its new travel restrictions, in light of the 10-20% reduction in passenger numbers since the introduction of Day 2 PCR testing . Day 2 PCR testing was announced to the UK aviation industry on November 27, 2021, as an additional measure against […]
Malaysian Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said these travel restrictions will be reviewed from time to time. From December 8, 2021 (Wednesday), travelers entering Malaysia via Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs-Air); VTL-Land; Langkawi International Travel Bubble (LITB) and One-Stop Center for Short-Term Business Travel will be subject to stricter travel restrictions. It depends Malaysian Health Minister Khairy […]
The French government has announced new travel restrictions that will take effect on Saturday. Along with France’s green-orange-red classification system for countries based on their coronavirus epidemiological situation, the government has also introduced a new scarlet-marked list that includes ten southern African countries, the government reported. Xinhua News Agency. According to the Home Office, the […]
(TNS) – The suitcases and passports of many road warriors have been gathering dust since the COVID-19 pandemic put an end to business travel. This is not the case at Chicago-based Devbridge, which hosted an event for everyone in Lithuania earlier this year and brought teams from Toronto, London and Lithuania to its Chicago office […]
Links to the breadcrumb News Local News Author of the article: Publication date : December 02, 2021 • December 2, 2021 • 4 minute read • Join the conversation Passengers then enter Gate E of Calgary International Airport for flights to the United States on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Photo by Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Content of […]
On Thursday (November 25), health authorities and South African scientists announced the discovery of the new variant B.1.1.529. The variant, which was later given the Greek name ‘Omicron’, has led to a global border closure as uncertain governments work to protect their citizens from the new variant of Covid-19. Although it later emerged that Omicron […]
NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole made a bold pledge to residents of the state, despite escalating Omicron fears. Australian leaders will attend an urgent national cabinet meeting today after the nation has confirmed five Omicron cases, and that number is expected to rise. So far, four cases have been identified in New South Wales and […]
London: The potentially more contagious new omicron variant of the coronavirus has emerged in more European countries just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the world scrambling to stop the spread. The UK tightened its rules on mask wearing and testing for international arrivals on Saturday after finding two cases. New […]
New Zealand’s tourism industry has been crushed again as new regulations on travel restrictions for foreigners are established and the country’s borders will be closed for a longer period than expected. This is a huge success for casinos nationwide as they cannot rely on players from other countries until 2022. But during the lockdown at […]
Update (1625 November 26): The Netherlands, Italy, the Czech Republic and Germany have now imposed restrictions on flights and travelers from several southern African countries. The Czech Republic will ban anyone who has spent more than 12 hours in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia from entering the country from Saturday. Meanwhile, […]
Streamlining travel restrictions after the lockdown is expected to boost operating profits for the airport infrastructure industry in FY22, the ICRA said on Wednesday. However, the outlook for the sector remains “negative”, the rating agency said. “The operating income and operating profit of the sector are estimated at Rs 14,000 crore and Rs 3,250 crore […]
The European tourism industry has called in a letter to the European Union authorities not to impose travel restrictions before the winter holidays BRUSSELS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – November 22, 2021) The European tourism industry has called in a letter to European Union authorities not to impose travel restrictions before the winter holidays. “In […]
X Sign up for free to receive the latest news straight to your inbox Register now Leisure travel group Jet2 recorded a pre-tax loss of £ 205.8million for the six-month period ended September 30, 2021, as fragile consumer confidence caused by pandemic-related travel restrictions took an impact on reservations. In its unaudited interim results for […]
11/15/2021 Lower Bucks County motorists will face travel restrictions this weekend and next week on and near US1 for road construction and coring operations in the townships of Bensalem and Middletown, announced today The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The hours and places of work are: Friday, November 12, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, […]
Days after the issue of UK-India travel restrictions was resolved, UK High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis on Thursday dismissed allegations that there was a racism angle and claimed that this was due to the “transition” in UK travel policy. . He also said that the center of the world is heading towards India and […]
Erin Tridle is having a video chat with her boyfriend Jordan Commarrieu living in Paris from their favorite French restaurant “Petit Trois” in Los Angeles on Friday, November 5, 2021. Travel restrictions that have separated couples and parents living in different countries are about to finish. New rules come into effect on Monday, November 8 […]
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania – Lower Bucks County motorists will face travel restrictions this weekend and next week on and near US1 for road construction and coring operations in Bensalem and Middletown Townships, announced today hui the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The hours and places of work are: -Friday, November 5, 8:00 p.m. to […]
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Lufthansa on Wednesday posted a return to third-quarter operating profit for the first time since the coronavirus crisis, supported by easing travel restrictions and strong demand during the summer season . The group reported adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 17 million euros ($ 19.69 million) in the quarter, […]
Travel restrictions are relaxed in parts of Asia, bringing prospects for tourist arrivals, reboots for local economies and easier logistics for filmmakers and executives. But Hong Kong, once a hub for East Asian cinema, tightened border controls on Monday, a day the territory recorded just one new (imported) coronavirus infection. Also on Monday, Thailand and […]
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will tighten coronavirus travel restrictions to align it more with mainland China, its chief said Tuesday, as the city extended its streak of more than two months without a major local outbreak. AFP / MANILA BULLETIN The announcement came despite concerns from the international hub’s business community that the city […]
On October 25, 2021, the Biden administration announced further details on changes to the COVID-19 travel restrictions currently in place. Starting November 8, 2021 (12:01 a.m. Eastern Time), regional COVID-19 restrictions on foreign nationals travel to the United States will be replaced with a vaccine-based system. All non-immigrants traveling by air to the United States […]
Hong Kong will tighten coronavirus travel restrictions to align it more with mainland China, its leader said on Tuesday, as the city extended its streak of more than two months without a major local outbreak. The announcement came despite concerns from the international hub’s business community that the city remains indefinitely cut off from the […]
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (www.outoftownblog.com) – The local authorities of five destinations in the 2GO trip network relaxed travel restrictions and simplified entry requirements. The cities of Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Cebu Province now grant entry to fully vaccinated travelers without the need for RT-PCR testing. Fully vaccinated passengers to […]
(File photo) MANILA – The easing of travel restrictions, especially for foreigners, is having positive impacts on the Philippine real estate market, a real estate consultancy firm said. Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) Managing Director David Leechiu said one of the positive outcomes of easing travel restrictions for foreigners is the return of Philippine Offshore Gaming […]
As travel restrictions continue to be relaxed in many parts of the world and travelers feel more comfortable thinking about their next trip, there is a fundamental question to be answered: where should we go. ? According to Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2022 research, in an online survey of 24,055 adults worldwide in August who plan […]
The US government has confirmed that it will lift restrictions on international travelers from November 8, allowing people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to cross the border. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kevin Munoz confirmed the change on Twitter, calling the new US travel policy “guided by public health, rigorous and consistent.” The change applies to […]
Ports of entry along the US borders with Mexico and Canada will reopen in November to “non-essential travel,†which includes sightseeing, shopping, and sightseeing to see friends and family. The borders have been closed to Mexican and Canadian nationals for these activities since March 2020. In less than a month, they will open again to […]
Doctors under the aegis of the World Medical Association (WMA) have called for an end to travel restrictions and discrimination caused by the non-recognition of certain vaccines around the world. In an emergency resolution at its council meeting, which opened virtually yesterday, WMA said citizens of some countries experience serious complications when traveling because their […]
New travel restrictions from the Biden administration aimed at preventing unvaccinated people coming to the United States will be particularly felt in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region where great disparities and lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines have left most of the population unprotected against the deadly virus. The new rules, which White […]
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While many people have taken at least one post-pandemic pleasure trip, business travel has not been so quick to rebound. Here are some of the latest projections for when people will start traveling for business. July 30, 2021, Bavaria, Munich: Passengers stand at a Lufthansa check-in counter at Munich Airport. … [+] Photo: Peter Kneffel […]
SINGAPORE – Winding lines were seen at the Singapore Airlines (SIA) service center, and travel agencies were inundated with inquiries as Singaporeans rushed to plan their trip on Sunday, October 10. The increase comes a day after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that travel restrictions would be further relaxed. It was announced on Saturday […]
Britain’s largest provider of student accommodation has warned that Covid’s international travel restrictions have affected demand from Chinese undergraduates. Unite Students said even though its occupancy rates rebounded as academics flocked to college campuses, the numbers were still below its expectations for the current year and below pre-pandemic levels. About 94% of its beds had […]
Travel agencies in South Africa are reporting increased demand from British travelers on Friday after the UK announced it would lift its COVID-19 travel restrictions in the county. South Africa’s largest source of tourism outside of Africa is the United Kingdom, with over 400,000 British travelers visiting each year. That figure has fallen to less […]
The UK government has announced that as of Monday, October 11, it will remove 47 countries from its red list for Covid-19 travel restrictions, with only seven remaining with the strictest entry requirements, while the rules are relaxed for fully vaccinated travelers arriving from 37 of the countries. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Twitter […]
Global travel and tourism jobs are expected to grow only 0.7% this year, with industry hampered by movement restrictions and uneven access to Covid-19 vaccines, World Travel said and Tourism Council. Governments could save nearly 19 million jobs by the end of 2021 if they continue to ease travel restrictions and allow travelers to show […]
A new report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has found that commercial airline passengers are increasingly frustrated with the current travel restrictions of COVID-19. The IATA study found that 67% of those polled believed most country borders should be open now, a 12% increase from the June 2021 survey. Another 64% said that […]
Thailand’s possible reopening should take place on November 1 … New regulations for flying to Phuket will facilitate crew changes and the eventual reopening of Thailand scheduled for November 1, 2021. “The goal of the Thai government is to allow all vaccinated crew / guests to travel to Thailand without needing to quarantine,†says Gordon […]
Following the announcement that the United States would lift the ban on non-EU and UK travelers, Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will resume more transatlantic services this winter. Flights from Heathrow to San Francisco resumed on October 2, while daily services from Orlando and Las Vegas will resume in November. Virgin Atlantic said it […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may soon ease travel restrictions. Getty South Africa could be removed from UK red list Means travelers would no longer have to stay 10 days in a so-called quarantine hotel Fully vaccinated people would not have to be quarantined at all For more stories visit www.BusinessInsider.co.za. The United Kingdom (UK) […]
Countries are gradually moving towards opening up international travel in a calibrated manner. Australia opens its international borders allowing its permanent residents and citizens to leave the country. The reopening of national borders, however, depends on the respective national authorities of the country. Australian restrictions linked to Covid-19 Australia has imposed one of the country’s […]
Sadiq Khan is leading calls from London businesses to remove all UK border restrictions in a relaxation of his previously tough stance on Covid restrictions. The mayor of London fears the capital will continue to fall behind its EU rivals unless the government allows “no restrictions, no tests and no passenger tracking forms” on arrivals […]
X Sign up for free to receive the latest news straight to your inbox Register now Harrogate-headquartered Mobile Tornado says its total revenue in the six-month period to June 30, 2021 declined 2% to £ 1.27million (H1 2020: 1.29 million pounds sterling). Recurring revenue from the listed business, which provides instant mobile communication solutions to […]