Novel Coronavirus

Hong Kong is the next nation to ease pandemic-era travel regulations, starting next week. Mandatory 3-day hotel quarantine is to be dropped and testing rules will also be eased. Meanwhile, this will end one of the last strict COVID-19…

It has been a long time coming, but finally, Japan is ready to reopen to mass tourism in October 2022.  While it was one of the world’s last holdouts in the COVID-19 pandemic, the country is dropping all its COVID-19 restrictions and fully…

As fans of soccer know, Qatar will be hosting the FIFA World Cup in November and December this year. However, the question is whether travelers can enter the country, whether attending the event or on vacation. Read on to find out the…

The Government of the Netherlands has made a major change relating to COVID-19 travel restrictions as of September 17, 2022. In fact, all travel restrictions have now been dropped for visitors entering the country. The removal of…

Recently, various major cruise lines have been adjusting or dropping, COVID-19 protocols to make life easier for guests. According to a press release, Costa Cruises is now also updating and simplifying its COVID-19 health protocols. The aim…

Just when you think COVID -19 regulations are in the rearview mirror, along comes Spain, extending its restrictions for visitors from non-EU nations. Basically, travelers from third countries, including the UK, will need to show one of a…

Two-and-a-half years ago, Japan firmly shut its borders to all international visitors. This year, the country did start welcoming travelers, but only if part of organized tour groups. Finally, the Japanese government has relented and last…

The Cayman Islands are the latest Caribbean destination to drop all COVID-19 travel restrictions. No more testing or registration is required and visitors are welcome, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. Visitors are welcome, whether by air…

While many countries are open to travel business following the pandemic, Japan is still holding back a bit. Only travelers visiting as part of a tour group are able to visit for pleasure purposes. However, Japan has made it easier for…

Just when things start to look relatively normal in the tourism industry (besides canceled flights), the CDC just updated its Level 3 “high risk” list, including the Philippines. Meanwhile, the Asian island nation isn’t alone as it joins…