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Caribbean Islands, UpdatesTourism, World

Antigua and Barbuda’s Tourism Sector Vaccination Push

In a move out of the pandemic playbook of the D.R. and Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda has taken an aggressive vaccination push in the tourism sector. As it stands today,…

North America, UpdatesTourism

CDC Lowers Cruise Travel Risk Warning Level

June 17. The CDC’s move from “Level 4: Very high level of COVID-19” to “Level 3: High level of COVID-19” recommends travelers who have received a full coronavirus vaccination should…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOVID, Health

The Cuban Vaccine Mystery: Drop in Reported COVID-19 Cases Boosts Hope

June 17. Coronavirus infections have halved in Havana since authorities started administering Cuba's experimental vaccines en masse in the capital a month ago, official data shows, raising hopes about their…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Tourism

Covid-19 Outbreak Sinks Maiden Voyage of Royal Caribbean’s New Ship

June 15. The world’s largest cruise line late Tuesday, June 15, said the ship — the 4,198-passenger Odyssey of the Seas — would now debut on July 31, four weeks…

North America, Restrictions by countryTourism, USA

Welcome Back USA Citizines: Europe Officially Lifts COVID Travel Restrictions

June 17. The European Union yesterday recommended that its 27 member countries start lifting restrictions on travelers from the United States. EU members agreed on Wednesday to add the U.S.…

North America, UpdatesTourism, USA

Problems with Information Technology System Results in Chaos for Southwest Airlines

June 16. As of 3:20 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Southwest had cancelled 370 flights for the day, or 10% of its schedule, according to Flight Aware. Southwest had also…

Restrictions by countryTourism, USA, World

Portugal Reopens to US Travelers, Effective Immediately

June 15. Americans desirous of European post-pandemic summer vacations now have a new option, as Portugal announced today that U.S. visitors are once again welcome with proof of a negative…

North America, UpdatesFlights, USA

Delta Brings Back Hot Meals for Premium-Class Transcontinental Flyers

June 14. Delta will bring back hot food service in Delta One and first-class cabins on six transcontinental routes beginning June 15. Delta customers in those cabins on flights between…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, USA

Mickey and Goofy Ditch Mask Requirement, Other COVID-19 Rules

June 14. Disneyland in California is dropping most mask requirements for fully vaccinated travelers as of June 15, 2021.Starting on June 15, if you’ve been vaccinated, you don’t need to…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaCHILE, COVID

Chile Faces Setback to Reopening as Coronavirus Resurgence defies Vaccinations

June 14. Chilean health authorities said on Monday they would extend a COVID-19 emergency through September to allow the government to impose restrictions, a setback in a country that has…