America’s first airport ‘shot bar’ opens in Seattle
The new Shot Bar is a walk-up counter connected to Rel-Lish Burger Lounge on Concourse B at Sea-Tac, and it is reportedly the first bar of its kind at an airport within the U.S. Customers order at a service window and receive their choice of liquor in a red plastic cup. Options on the menu include Hornitos Crystalino […]
Direct flights between South Africa and Israel with El Al Airlines back on track
It will soon be possible to travel directly between South Africa and Israel again, with El Al Airlines announcing that it’ll restore flights on several abroad routes, together with South Africa. Israel has kept a firm grip on COVID-19 by imposing flight and travel bans on many nations. Its national airline suspended flights between Tel […]
Vaccine passport could begin in May, Spain’s tourism minister
Spain’s Tourism minister Reyes Maroto stated on Wednesday that the nation may begin using the vaccine passport in May when the international tourism fair FITUR is due to take place in Madrid. “We could possibly be able to begin implementing the digital passport”, she instructed Antena 3 TV station. Faced with a pandemic that has killed […]
UAE, Israel in talks to establish quarantine-free travel corridor
DUBAI (Reuters) – the United Arab Emirates and Israel’s governments have entered formal talks to establish a quarantine-free travel corridor between the 2 nations to boost bilateral exchange following a normalization deal, state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday. The travel corridor, which will apply to passengers who’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, will assist facilitate […]
China introduces the COVID-19 passport
BEIJING: China has launched a health certificate program for domestic travelers, leading the world in plans for so-called virus passports. The digital certificates, which show a user’s vaccination status and virus test results, are available for Chinese residents via a program on the Chinese social media platform WeChat that was launched on Monday. The certificate […]
One in three global destinations still shuts for tourist: UN agency
MADRID: Almost one-third of destinations worldwide are currently completely closed to international tourists because of the pandemic, the United Nations tourism body stated on Monday. Governments initially began easing travel restrictions last yr, however, reversed the trend after new virus strains emerged and due to “the persistent seriousness of the epidemiological situation,” the Madrid-based World Tourism Organization […]
WHO advises against mandating COVID-19 vaccine to travel
GENEVA: A senior World Health Organization (WHO) official on Monday mentioned that so-called “vaccine passports” for COVID-19 shouldn’t be used for international travel due to numerous concerns. These include ethical considerations that coronavirus vaccines aren’t easily available globally, mentioned WHO emergencies chief Dr. Michael Ryan at a press briefing. There are “real practical and ethical […]
CDC comes with new guidelines for vaccinated people, still advises against travel
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided new COVID-19 guidance for fully vaccinated Americans on Monday including some eased restrictions such as gathering inside without masks. The CDC, however, didn’t provide an update or relax travel measures. The agency maintained that Americans should refrain from traveling, referring to the organization’s travel guidance last updated on Feb. 16. While […]
As Cyprus and Portugal reopen to UK tourists, Travel bookings surge
Travel agents have seen a big surge in interest and bookings for holidays overseas since Cyprus and Portugal announced last week that they’d be open to British tourists this summer. The most recent holiday bookings are for July and August, however, with a very few in May, which is when Cyprus has mentioned it can begin to welcome UK […]
Israel restart its economy after vaccinating nearly 40% of population
Israel, a world leader in vaccinations per capita, reopened most of its economy on Sunday. The Middle Eastern nation has vaccinated nearly 40% of its population in just over two months. The easing of restrictions comes after months of shutdowns and less than three weeks before the nation’s fourth parliamentary elections in just two years. […]
