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Las Vegas, long a magnet for international tourists, is facing a slowdown in visitor numbers, and some industry leaders are…

With less than six weeks until the start of the busy summer travel season, it’s time to start thinking about…

On Thursday, October 19, the US State Department issued a worldwide travel advisory, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution…

Brazil will again require travelers from the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan to complete an entry visa for travel to the country. The renewed requirement will…

The US Department of State is warning travelers against using ride-share apps in Mexico.

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement that the pre-departure…

If sushi and sake are on your mind, you may be getting the news you’ve waited two years for. While…

Cruise ships have been a hot button of COVID analysis for the last two years. From news articles showing massive…

Nothing is worse than standing in line at the DMV to get a new driver’s license. I take that back,…

Your bucket list trip to Hobbiton is possible once again! For the first time since March of 2020, New Zealand opened…

As one of the worst places for traffic, NYC streets are not the place for the faint of heart. When…

A global pandemic defined much of 2020 (along with civil discourse and presidential electoral squabbling, of course). The beginning of…

We seem to be entering the waning times of the pandemic (fingers crossed we didn’t just jinx anything). As such,…

Travel is back. When the world shut down, the travel industries saw a massive hit. Companies postponed business trips, families…

Just to the northeast of New Zealand rests a collection of 15 islands. Called the Cook Islands, they are largely…

As COVID cases begin to drop around the world, more and more airline companies are electing to return to their…

Australia spent much of 2021 under the global microscope for the government’s approach to curbing the spread of COVID-19. Shutting…

This year, the Federal Aviation Administration reported more than 6,300 onboard incidents since January of 2021. In response, U.S. Department…

If you have been thinking about visiting the Philippines but stopped because of the pandemic, you’re about to get great…

Imagine getting on a plane, finding your seat, and stowing your bag in the overhead bin. You sit down, settle…

More back and forth from the Biden administration with a superpower in the East. While he matches wits with Putin…

We know what you’re thinking; you were hoping for smooth sailing by now. When the pandemic hit 2020, no one…

On December 21, 2021, Quintana Roo reported zero new COVID cases. Since then, the Mexican state home to popular vacation…

New Orleans will have a Carnival season, most noted for Mardi Gras, impacted by COVID concerns for the third year…

Mexico is waiting if the travel bug has hit you, and you need to get away despite the recent increase…

It is more than clear by this point that different countries are responding in their own way to the pandemic.…

While England is beginning to loosen the reigns on COVID restrictions, other places move in the opposite direction. After seeing new COVID…

After two years of struggles facing the travel industry, the pandemic has forced Southwest Airlines into a battle over masks.…

It may sound cliche to call Hawaii a paradise, but it also wouldn’t be far from the mark. With its…

According to English Prime Minister Boris Johnson, England is lifting many of the COVID-19 requirements to enter the country. The…

A new year, a new variant, and a new travel advisory. The CDC has issued its first warning in 2021.…

By April of 2020, many Americans felt moments of panic as their passports neared expiration while COVID-19 stranded them overseas.…

The Greek Aviation Authority announced that medical authorities will give a free COVID self-test for minors. The test will be…

If you’re traveling to Hawaii anytime soon, the Safe Access Oahu takes effect on September 13. The new mandate program…

By September 7, Canada welcomes vaccinated international visitors from all over the world to enter the country for non-essential purposes.…

On Wednesday, Immigration Minister Marco Medicine announced that there will be a Canadian vaccine passport for international travel soon. He…

The US State Department and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their travel advisory classification for Canada.…

If you are an aspiring world traveler, it is important not only to know where you want to go and…

In a press release issued today Equinox Hotels said they’re working toward ensuring the safety of their guests, members and…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government lifts non-essential travel restrictions on US travelers. Effective Monday, fully vaccinated American tourists can enter…

Now that Europe accepts vaccinated Americans, many are now looking to have their passports renewed to travel again. If you’re…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department on Monday raised their travel advisory for the UK…

US borders in Canada and Mexico will remain closed until August 21. That is despite Canada’s move to let vaccinated…

Vaccinated Americans will soon be able to travel to Canada starting August 9. Canada is planning to open to vaccinated…

As the delta variant is now the dominant strain in the US, Chicago is now taking extra precautions. Chicago travel…

Although the Canadian government has announced it plans to re-open their borders to vaccinated United States citizens on August 9,…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the next phase of border reopening will deny the entry of unvaccinated tourists.…

The Biden Administration is developing new rules and regulations for the way airlines handle extra, a la carte fees such…

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino says over-congestion at the airports, beaches and popular tourist destinations like the Road to Hana are…

Canada relaxed its border rules last Monday. Fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents will no longer have to take the…

Despite pressure from travel industry leaders from both US and the UK, a US-UK travel corridor is not going to…

The US announced travel advisories on African countries and the UAE on Monday. US State Department announced that it now…

Now that countries from the European Union are now accepting fully vaccinated travelers, the UK is a different story. Despite…

Starting July 5, Canadian officials announced that they are going to ease some travel restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers. Canadians,…

New York’s vaccination rate convinced Governor Andrew Cuomo to lift nearly all pandemic restrictions. 70% of adults in the state…

Federal Aviation Authority announced on Monday that the agency recommended a fine of $15,500 on an unruly passenger. This is…

The European Union recommends that their 27 members should ease restrictions on US tourists. EU members agreed on Wednesday that…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly readying to ease the US-Canada border restrictions for those who completed their vaccination. If…

The Biden administration partners with working groups from Canada, Mexico, the UK, and the EU to determine safe strategies in…

The US State Department along with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their travel health notices for…

Travelers going to Maui will no longer have to get tested for COVID19 once they arrive on the island. Maui…

Without the pandemic, the summer vacation season would’ve been the time when US and UK travelers fly. Unfortunately, leisure flights…

Though US domestic travel is picking up in the last months, many are wondering when will international travel come back.…

Different airlines are starting to rehire their pilots and other aviation workers to meet the current travel demands. There were…

A few months back, Florida along with Alaska sued the CDC in an attempt to get the cruise industry to…

Pre-pandemic, passengers spend 1.5 hours on average to process their entire journey. This will include check-in, security, border control, customs,…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared COVID19 emergency over. He then signed on Monday an executive order that would invalidate local…

The US State Department raised Japan’s alert level to 4 just two months before the Tokyo Olympics. The US warned…

President Joe Biden announced on May 24 via Twitter that he signed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act. According to his…

The US is going to extend land border restrictions at Canada and Mexico on non-essential travel through June 21. The…

European Union lawmakers agreed to have a unified COVID digital certificate for the region. With this, it will facilitate easy…

New York City is looking to offer vaccine tourism for out-of-state visitors. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is…

Florida’s new law may drive away Norwegian from operating in their ports. Florida opposed the use of vaccine passports to…

The resumption of US-UK travel makes sense economically. Over the years, there’s a steady increase of inbound travelers from the…

Ex-FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says that a travel ban on countries like India, China, and the UK lacks clear sense…

May 17 is a special day for UK airline executives. It is the day Britons can experience international leisure travel…

The US announced its travel restrictions on India starts on May 4. This was a response to the surge in…

President Joe Biden announced that the US will impose a travel restriction on India. On the advice of the US…

New York is leading the US in its fight against COVID19. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that…

The cancellation of in-person classes during the pandemic has affected international students. Regular classes turned into online classes to avoid…

According to the Economic Impact Report (EIR) submitted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the US travel industry…

US-Mexico border remains closed for non-essential travel until May 21 according to the US Customs and Border Protection. The closure…

Many are hoping for the resumption of international travel. However, US State Department expanded its Level 4: Do Not Travel…

It is no secret at this point that social distancing plays a major role in stopping the spread of COVID19.…

One of the reasons why people refuse to travel is because of the quarantine and testing protocols that they will…

The White House announced that the US is not introducing a mandatory federal COVID vaccine passport. White House press secretary…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday issued an executive order that bans government-issued COVID passport in the state. The executive…

Since February, a 10-day hotel quarantine is required for travelers returning to the UK coming from a country part of…

Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean known for its beautiful beaches and reefs. It is found…

Thailand is a favorite destination among different types of tourists. The country hosts tourists ranging from backpackers to those travelers…

France eases its travel restrictions on countries including Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea. Its foreign ministry…

US visa applicants from countries included in Trump’s travel ban list can now reapply according to the US Department of…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still wants people to stay put and not travel. This includes fully…

The UK is looking to lower air passenger duty on domestic flights. This news is strongly welcomed by the airline…

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to play it safe even for people who are fully vaccinated. The agency…

Australia’s Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced the extension of the ban on entry of cruise ships within Australia until…

The travel industry is seeing a COVID19 passport as the answer to the resumption of international travel. The same can…

15 major companies launched the #OpenThailandSafely campaign on March 2. Its goal is to welcome back tourists by July 1.…

The cruise industry is one of the most affected by the pandemic. The industry accounts for more than 254,000 American…

Leaders of different countries are counting on vaccine passports to bring some sort of normality to international travel. A Covid19…

If you’ll ask China’s Center for Disease Prevention and Control Wu Zunyou, the US and China should lift travel barriers…

From travel restrictions to passengers hesitant to fly, these are some of the most common reasons why airline companies are…

Italy may have reduced its COVID19 cases from 40,000 in November to just below 15,000. But despite the progress, officials…

Thailand’s airlines and hotels are bracing for the worst this year. According to figures, local tourists are choosing destinations within…

As travel becomes complicated, travel bubbles are now growing in popularity. Talks between Hong Kong and Singapore are ongoing while…

UK’s airline companies are taking the initiative to convince Prime Minister Boris Johnson to include travel as part of his…

In January, President Biden reinstated the travel ban on non-American citizens who traveled in Brazil, Ireland, South Africa, the United…

With vaccination programs now underway, the aviation industry is looking forward to having a possible SEA travel bubble. Indonesia and…

Japan recently started its COVID19 vaccination efforts to curb the spread of the virus. With a Japan-developed vaccine still in…

Travel in the middle of the pandemic is becoming complicated these days. While most countries are imposing travel restrictions and…

International travel can get complicated these days. The COVID19 pandemic has limited the number of countries travelers can visit. And…

Moments ago White House Press Secretary Jen Pskai announced that President Biden will be maintaining the previous entry restrictions imposed…

The travel industry has been pretty vocal in response to the latest executive orders to come out of The White…

President Biden’s press secretary said he “hasn’t given one thought to changing the color scheme of Air Force One” when…