U.S. to allow fully vaccinated international travellers to enter from Nov. 8
The United States is set to overhaul its travel restrictions on Nov. 8, ushering in a new system that makes U.S. tourism possible for millions of fully vaccinated foreign nationals. “The US’ new travel policy that requires vaccination for foreign national travellers to the United States will begin on Nov 8,” Kevin Munoz, White House assistant press secretary said in a […]
IATA: Simple Testing, Affordability and Sustainability Keys to Restoring UK Aviation
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined an agenda for the UK to restore its air transport sector to health by embracing a simpler COVID-19 testing regime, ensuring affordable, competitive airport costs, and working for net-zero air transport. Speaking at the UK Aviation Club, IATA Director General Willie Walsh emphasized the value of face-to-face […]
New Zealand made Mandatory vaccination for two workforces
High-risk workers in the health and disability sector to be fully vaccinated by 1 December, 2021, and to receive their first dose by 30 October School and early learning staff and support people who have contact with children and students to be fully vaccinated by 1 January, 2022, and to receive their first dose by […]
Unwto And Neom Launch ‘tourism Experiences Of The Future’ Challenge
UNWTO and NEOM have partnered for a new initiative focused on the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Tourism Experiences of the Future’ challenge will source innovative ideas and disruptive business models related to the tourism needs of the future, in line with the growing demand for new experiences. All proposals must be aligned […]
NSW opens to vaccinated after 100-plus days of lockdown
After more than 100 days of restrictions, NSW now takes its first steps back to normal life. Sydney: Families and friends will be planning catch-ups while cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs, and other businesses are busy re-stocking their fridges, dusting off their tables and chairs as we prepare to safely re-open the economy and get businesses […]
SIA Group’s Quarantine-Free Vaccinated Travel Lane Network Expands To U.S., UK, others
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group expanded its quarantine-free Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 14 cities. This comes as Singapore widened its VTL arrangements to include Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. These are on top of the existing VTL arrangements with Brunei […]
UK Travel advice changes for over 50 countries and territories
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will lift its advice against all but essential travel for a further 51 countries and territories. This follows the removal of travel advisories to over 30 countries and territories made on Wednesday 6 October. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said: These updates make travel abroad easier – boosting trade, tourism […]
Emirates brings exclusive HBO Max premium content onboard
Dubai, UAE – Emirates has partnered with streaming service HBO Max to bring the best premium content onboard the airline’s award-winning ice system, ice. Emirates is the first airline in the region to have partnered with HBO Max, which is WarnerMedia’s go-to streaming destination for all of its hit movies and shows. HBO Max is currently […]
Domestic Tourism Focus As Tourism Leaders Meet In Maldives
The annual UNWTO Executive Training Programme returned to focus on harnessing the power of domestic tourism to drive recovery and growth in destinations across Asia and the Pacific. Now in its 15th year, the Training Programme once again served as the leading platform for the region’s tourism leaders to network and develop strategies for guiding […]
UK travel red list Reduced to seven nations
Red list reduced to 7 destinations (Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela) with 47 countries and territories removed from 4am Monday 11 October government extends inbound vaccinated arrivals system to a further 37 countries and territories across the globe including India, South Africa and Turkey, meaning eligible vaccinated passengers arriving from rest […]
