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UpdatesCOVID, Tourism

When Will international Travel Resume? Here’s What We Know Right Now

The number of people busting out of their countries will start to increase this spring and rise higher by mid-year, travel industry experts predict, as vaccines and risk-based safety measures…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Tourism, USA

River Cruising Could Return ‘Very Quickly’ After COVID-19 Vaccines Are Widely Available, Says Industry Icon

River cruise ships that cater to North Americans could be back to normal operations by the summer (or soon thereafter) if a significant number of Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19,…

UpdatesCOVID, Tourism

Tourists Ignore Covid-19 Bio-Safety Rules

The past month has seen a slew of high-profile cases of tourists getting in trouble for breaking the rules while on a sun-and-sand vacation. Staying put in the sun seems…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, Tourism

Gradual Recovery: International Arrivals to Costa Rica Increased in December

Costa Rica welcomed nearly 75,000 people in December, almost double the prior month, according to Tourism Board (ICT) data. International arrivals to Costa Rica tallied 74,974 people in the final…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaBRAZIL, COVID, Tourism

Covid-19: Brazil Travel Ban to Be Discussed Over New Variant

Travel from Brazil to the UK could be banned in response to the discovery of a new coronavirus variant. Ministers are meeting to discuss possible measures and a block on…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesTourism, USA

Royal Caribbean Will Launch Cruises from Barbados for the First Time

Unlike Caribbean sailings out of such traditional Royal Caribbean hubs as PortMiami and Port Canaveral in Florida, Caribbean cruises out of Barbados are not subject to U.S. regulation, including the…

North America, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Health, Tourism, USA

U.S. Will Require Negative COVID-19 Results from All Incoming Travelers

Ten months into the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. will begin requiring all international travelers—including returning U.S. citizens—to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to a board a…

UpdatesCOVID, Tourism

Airlines Vouchers Are Beginning to Expire — Now What?

In early 2020, health agencies began warning about the uncontrolled spread of the virus, with many travelers opting to cancel upcoming trips in light of stay-at-home or quarantine orders. In…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Costa Rica’s Land Borders Restricted Until February

Costa Rica’s land borders will remain restricted until at least February, the Immigration Administration announced. The measures mean tourists cannot enter the country via a land border post. Per decree…

Caribbean Islands, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Health, Tourism

Caribbean Airlines Suspends Cuba Flights

Caribbean Airlines has announced the suspension of all of its flights to Havana, Cuba. The move took immediate effect this week, and will be in place “until further notice,” according…