Portugal set to Welcome US travelers with negative COVID-19 tests
Portugal announced Tuesday that tourists from the U.S. would be permitted to enter the country, after showing proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Travelers of age 2 years and older must take a nucleic acid amplification test – such as a PCR test – within the last 72 hours before boarding, or a rapid antigen test within 24 […]
Mauritius will open for fully vaccinated travelers on 15 July 2021
Mauritius will be welcoming international travelers from 15 July 2021. The island will be opening in phases during 2021 and the first phase, from 15 July to 30 September 2021, will enable fully vaccinated travelers to enjoy a resort holiday on the island. Holidaymakers will be able to enjoy facilities within their chosen resort premises, […]
Nigeria issues travel advisory on tour to India, Brazil, Turkey
To curb the recent outbreak of the virulent strain of COVID-19 in the country, the Federal Government has issued a travel advisory to Nigerians against trips to Brazil, India, and Turkey. This was contained in a statement issued by Mr. Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, during a Town Hall Meeting […]
Uganda re-imposes COVID-19 lockdown to curb the virus
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday announced to re-impose a strict lockdown that included the closure of schools and the ban of inter-district travel to curb a surge in COVID-19 cases within the East African nation. The new measures, which will be effective from Monday morning, include the closure of all educational institutions, some bans […]
Seychelles expects to establish an air link with Angola to boost tourism
Seychelles likely to establish airline connectivity with Angola through a bilateral air services agreement scheduled for signing in September said a top official. The Minister for Transport of Seychelles, Anthony Derjacques, told a press conference on Tuesday that Angola has always been very attractive to Seychelles and its national carrier, Air Seychelles, and such an agreement will […]
Covid-19: South Africa extends nightly curfew
South Africa has extended its nightly curfew and limited the number of individuals at gatherings to curb the spread of COVID-19 as positive cases surge, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday. The level two lockdown restrictions will begin on Monday, forcing non-essential establishments like restaurants, bars, and fitness centers to close by 2200 local time […]
Algeria Air Travel Partially Reopened after a Gap of 14-Month
ALGIERS — Algeria flights again gearing up to skies on Tuesday after a 14-month of gap due to Covid-19 Pandemic, as of now it was partially reopened with a first flight of the national carrier Air Algerie taking off for Paris on Tuesday and another expected to land later in Algiers, the capital. Great caution […]
UNWTO: Power of investments for African tourism highlighted as investour returns
The importance of unlocking the potential of investments for growing African tourism was highlighted as leaders from across the sector met virtually for the 2021 edition of INVESTOUR. Held during the FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair, the 12th edition of the Forum for Tourism Investment and Business (INVESTOUR) united government representatives alongside experts from international organizations […]
US lifting Ebola travel restrictions on Guinea
WASHINGTON: The Biden administration said on Thursday (May 13) it was lifting Ebola-related travel restrictions for US visitors who have recently been in Guinea, effective Friday. In March, the Department of Homeland Security ordered that travelers who had been in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the past 21 days had to fly […]
UAE, Seychelles open travel corridor for fully vaccinated travelers
ABU DHABI: The UAE and Seychelles said that vaccinated people can travel freely between the two countries following the mutual recognition of vaccine certificates issued by their respective authorities. Quarantine-free travel between the two nations is possible from May 13 as they look to boost tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Travelers must […]
