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North America, UpdatesFlights, Regulations COVID-19, USA

Hawaii Set to Reopen with Testing on October 15…Maybe…

Planning a vacation to a reopened Hawaii has proven quite difficult as that reopening date has been a moving target. Hawaii State officials had hoped to reopen the state on…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Tourism, USA

Fall 2020: Pent Up Demand for Leisure Travel is Expected to Fuel a Travel Boom

With the United States now over six months into the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve grown accustomed to the new normal. We’re adapting how we work and learn, socialize with friends and…

North America, UpdatesTourism, USA

US Aviation: Airlines are flying some unexpected routes during the pandemic. Will they stick around?

Things are looking a little different at Newark Liberty airport these days. United Airlines is still the most common tail at the field, but JetBlue Airways’ distinct blue fins are…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Regulations COVID-19, Tourism

3 More Major Cruiselines Cancel Sailings Until at Least December

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said in a statement on Monday October 5th, that it will extend the halt to its cruise operations through, at least, Nov. 30. The announcement comes…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Health

Houston Methodist Hospital Study: The Coronavirus Mutated to Become More Dangerous

Researchers at Houston Methodist Hospital concluded that the Coronavirus underwent a genetic mutation by the name D614G. The mutation results in a spike in the protein used by the coronavirus to infect cells in humans. According to a massive study from Houston Methodist…

Caribbean Islands, Central America, North America, UpdatesHealth, MEXICO, Tourism, USA

CLIA Presents its Members with Mandatory Health Protocols for Cruise Ships

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that its members will adopt health safety protocols to resume staged operation in a controlled manner. According to CLIA, now that initial cruise…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Health, USA

Covid-19 Could Have Reached the West Coast in December 2019

A UCLA study reported that from December 2019 through February of this year, at least 1,000 people were hospitalized for symptoms that – in retrospect – are consistent with Covid-19…

Caribbean Islands, Central America, North America, UpdatesAirlines, COVID, Flights, Health, World

WestJet: The Latest Airline to Offer COVID-19 Insurance

While this is a free benefit that will only be available to select customers, the news is already a fact: WestJet is making available COVID-19 travel insurance effective today for…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Health, USA

COVID-19 Vaccine in the USA – Expect Commercial Availability by Q-2 or Q-3 2021

“Anyone thinking a vaccine will quickly end the coronavirus pandemic shouldn't get their hopes up. Instead, they should wear a mask -- which is probably even more effective” said Dr.…

Central America, North AmericaCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health

Growth Rate of Corona-19 Infections in Costa Rica is Higher than in the USA

The Ministry of Health confirmed 8,581 new cases last week, which represents 172 infections per 100,000 inhabitants. This figure places Costa Rica ahead of the USA and 7th from the…