COVID-19 — Industry News
For the latest news on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting on the tourism sector.
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AMERICAS: USA & CHILE OPEN THE DOORS TO VACCINATED TRAVELLERS
Almost at the same time, both Chili and the United States have…
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HABI, HILOT AND HALAL… THE PHILIPPINES ANNOUNCE A TOURISM PARADIGM SHIFT
As domestic tourism is slowly restarting in the Philippines, the nation’s leaders…
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THE LANDS “DOWN UNDER” PREPARE PATH FOR REOPENING IN 2022
Australia and New Zealand have finally set paths towards (very gingerly) reopening…
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CANADA REOPENING TO THE WORLD
Canada is to reopen its borders for “non-essential travel” for international visitors…
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THE TIMELINE FOR THE “PATHWAY OUT OF COVID”
Australia has already implemented one of the world’s toughest border policies since…
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THAILAND REOPENS WITH “SANDBOX PHUKET” PROJECT
Sandbox Phuket is the name that Thai authorities have given to the…
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MAURITIUS OFFERS FREE COVID JABS TO PREMIUM VISA HOLDERS
Mauritius’ Premium Visa allows international visitors to stay on the island for…
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MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES REOPEN FOR VACCINATED VISITORS
Countries on the Mediterranean Sea are opening one by one to either…
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VIENNA READY FOR RECOVERY
INTERVIEW - Norbert Kettner, Vienna Tourist Board’s Director: "we will promote Vienna…
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FRANCE LAUNCHES EUROPEAN “RECOVERY CAMPAIGN”
Atout France is launching a recovery campaign entitled “What really matters! #ExploreFrance”.…
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INTERVIEW: UNWTO / IATA DESTINATION TRACKER
An exceptional new project has been launched between UNWTO and IATA, named…
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BREATHTAKING “PRIVATE ISLAND VACATIONS” IN FIJI TO OFFSET COVID TRAVEL SLUMP
Fiji's COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Taskforce (CRMT) is promoting “Luxury Vacations in Paradise”…
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EU PARLIAMENT VOTES ON “EU COVID-19 CERTIFICATES”
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a COVID-19 certificate to…
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UNWTO / IATA DESTINATION TRACKER SET TO RESTORE CONFIDENCE
UNWTO and IATA have announced a Destination Tracker in preparation for the…
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VACCINATION SET TO OPEN GATES TO EUROPE FOR U.S. RESIDENTS
By Veronika Verzhak European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says vaccinated…
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MALDIVES INTRODUCES 3V TOURISM
The Maldives are planning “vaccination stay” packages for tourists in order to…
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BRINGING BACK FREEDOM IS ESSENTIAL TO A EUROPEAN TOURISM RECOVERY
An ITB Panel Discussion during ITB Berlin NOW looked at the recovery…
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SRI LANKA: A MODEL FOR THE REOPENING OF ASIAN DESTINATIONS
One of the most progressive destinations in Asia when it comes to…
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DIGITAL GREEN CARD SET TO REOPEN BORDERS IN EUROPE
The European Union has unveiled its “Digital Green Certificate” to facilitate free…
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Maldives, a perfect geography for safe holidays
With palm fringed islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is…
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IATA SAYS AIR TRANSPORT WILL BEGIN TO RECOVER BY YEAR END
Alexander de Juniac, the Director General and CEO of the International Air…
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YOUR COVID PASSPORT, PLEASE SIR…
Sweden and Denmark have announced they will begin the development of digital…
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ICELAND TO REOPEN BORDERS TO FOREIGN TOURISTS
Iceland is among the first countries in Europe to lift quarantine for…
