https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/covid-19/ Covid-19 News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T19:19:14+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-could-announce-quarantine-free-travel-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-could-announce-quarantine-free-travel-this-week/ Hong Kong could detail plans to end hotel quarantine for inbound travelers in a move designed to trumpet the financial hub’s revival Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:46:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-to-fully-reopen-to-tourists-despite-record-covid-19-cases-in-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-to-fully-reopen-to-tourists-despite-record-covid-19-cases-in-august/ The government of Japan is planning to fully reopen the country to international tourism, perhaps as early as October, according to reports from Nikkei Asia and the Fuji News Network, despite the fact Japan saw a record number of covid-19 cases over the summer. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:44:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-to-japan-could-soon-become-just-a-little-bit-easier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-to-japan-could-soon-become-just-a-little-bit-easier/ It feels like we’ve been waiting for Japan to open for a long, long time. After two years of being completely banned, travellers are finally being allowed back into the country – albeit with a lot of restrictions. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:58:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samoa-celebrates-as-borders-reopen-to-international-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samoa-celebrates-as-borders-reopen-to-international-travellers/ Samoa has welcomed back its first international arrivals since the start of the pandemic. Passengers on flights from American Samoa, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand were greeted by the Minister of Tourism, Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster at Faleolo International Airport. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:27:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rapa-nui-easter-island-reopens-to-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rapa-nui-easter-island-reopens-to-tourism/ Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is once again welcoming tourists following 868 days of border closures due to the pandemic. The official reopening was marked by the arrival of a group of 230 tourists. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:45:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amsterdam-hotels-make-strong-recovery-following-extended-covid-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amsterdam-hotels-make-strong-recovery-following-extended-covid-restrictions/ Amsterdam’s hotel sector has made a strong recovery with year-to-May data indicating strong growth, despite the late lifting of Covid-related travel restrictions in The Netherlands. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:07:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cdc-eliminates-covid-19-programme-for-cruise-ships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cdc-eliminates-covid-19-programme-for-cruise-ships/ The CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect. CDC will continue to publish guidance to help cruise ships continue to provide a safer and healthier environment for passengers, crew and communities going forward. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:21:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boost-to-tourism-as-south-africa-removes-all-covid-19-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boost-to-tourism-as-south-africa-removes-all-covid-19-restrictions/ South Africa has removed its final Covid restrictions, marking “the return to life as we knew it before the pandemic,” according to Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. Testing requirements are no longer required for either vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers to enter. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:39:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bahamas-eliminates-travel-health-visa-requirements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bahamas-eliminates-travel-health-visa-requirements/ The Bahamas is easing Covid requirements for international visitors, with travellers no longer required to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa to gain entry. All travellers will, however, still be required to present a negative PCR test. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:28:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-curbs-ineffective-limiting-spread-of-covid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-curbs-ineffective-limiting-spread-of-covid/ ACI Asia-Pacific recommends a complete removal of international air travel restrictions, with the industry unable to fully recover amid curbs. Its study revealed that restrictions such as quarantine and testing are minimal in mitigating the spread of Covid. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:51:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-airport-enjoys-busiest-month-post-pandemic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-airport-enjoys-busiest-month-post-pandemic/ London Heathrow Airport is experiencing resurgent passenger figures, notching up a Covid-era record of 5.3 million passengers in May, about 79% of pre-pandemic levels, and an eight-fold increase on May 2021 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:12:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thailand-pass-registration-eased-for-international-arrivals-from-1-june-202/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thailand-pass-registration-eased-for-international-arrivals-from-1-june-202/ Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration has approved the simplified Thailand Pass registration and entry rules for international arrivals, effective 1 June 2022. Mon, 23 May 2022 18:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-publishes-report-on-digital-travel-post-covid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-publishes-report-on-digital-travel-post-covid/ The World Travel & Tourism Council has published a new report on best practices and support for governments for the introduction of a ‘Digital Travel Portal’ to allow safe travel to reduce delays at airports. Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-lift-covid-waiver-policy-as-international-travel-resumes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-lift-covid-waiver-policy-as-international-travel-resumes/ With international travel returning to normal, Etihad Airways is lifting its Covid-19 waiver policy for bookings from 1 June 2022. Wed, 18 May 2022 10:30:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austria-lifts-all-covid-restrictions-for-inbound-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austria-lifts-all-covid-restrictions-for-inbound-tourists/ Austria has removed all Covid entry restrictions, enabling international visitors to enter without needing to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test. They are no longer required to complete any forms. Mon, 16 May 2022 19:02:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/new-zealand-japan-and-other-countries-set-to-reopen-their-borders-to-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/new-zealand-japan-and-other-countries-set-to-reopen-their-borders-to-travel/ New Zealand, Japan And other countries set to reopen their borders to travellers Mon, 16 May 2022 11:25:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guidance-to-remove-mask-mandate-a-step-towards-normality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guidance-to-remove-mask-mandate-a-step-towards-normality/ The International Air Transport Association welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency removing its recommendation that masks should be required in-flight. Thu, 12 May 2022 07:46:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cdc-recommendation-for-masks-and-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cdc-recommendation-for-masks-and-travel/ At this time, CDC recommends that everyone aged 2 and older – including passengers and workers – properly wear a well-fitting mask or respirator over the nose and mouth in indoor areas of public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, etc.) and transportation hubs (such as airports, stations, etc.). Wed, 04 May 2022 10:20:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-zealand-reopens-to-tourists-after-two-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-zealand-reopens-to-tourists-after-two-years/ New Zealand has welcomed its first international tourists since March 2020 as part of the government’s phased reopening. Visitors from 60 visa-waiver nations, including the US and UK, can now enter for the first time since the closure of borders and the ensuing implementation of some of the world’s toughest contra pandemic measures. Tue, 03 May 2022 16:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-eases-entry-requirements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-eases-entry-requirements/ Malaysia is relaxing virus restrictions including testing at airports and mask mandates, as infection rates flatten and the nation adjusts to living with Covid. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:43:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-reports-resurgent-travel-at-global-summit-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-reports-resurgent-travel-at-global-summit-2022/ The WTTC forecasts a major increase in global international flights bookings as international travel reopens. Figures indicate triple-digit growth for inbound flight bookings around the world, compared to last year. Resurgent nations include Jamaica, Portugal and Greece. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:20:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-leaders-discuss-lessons-from-covid-at-wttc-global-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-leaders-discuss-lessons-from-covid-at-wttc-global-summit/ The world’s leading tourism ministers and business leaders have come together to discuss the lessons learnt from the pandemic at WTTC’s Global Summit 2022, which is currently taking place in Manila, Philippines. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:41:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-reacts-to-federal-mask-mandate-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-association-reacts-to-federal-mask-mandate-action/ U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement that the federal mask mandate will not be enforced on public transportation and in transportation hubs at this time Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:11:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/masks-now-optional-for-employees-customers-following-white-house-announceme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/masks-now-optional-for-employees-customers-following-white-house-announceme/ Delta shared the following guidance with its employees Monday regarding the federal mask mandate. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/importance-of-travel-agents-in-a-post-pandemic-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/importance-of-travel-agents-in-a-post-pandemic-world/ In the dynamic world of post-pandemic travel, the need for trust, assurance, and expert advice has never been greater. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:17:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-applauds-effort-to-end-testing-for-us-inbound-vaccinated-travelers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-applauds-effort-to-end-testing-for-us-inbound-vaccinated-travelers/ GBTA applauds the bipartisan effort to end the current testing requirement for all vaccinated inbound travelers to the United States. Moreover, GBTA calls on the Biden Administration to immediately end the testing requirements and move to allow vaccinated travelers to fly into the U.S. Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-bounces-back/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-bounces-back/ Four in five executives expect to travel for business this year in latest sign of post-pandemic bounce back, in the latest sign of a surge in demand for international travel following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:35:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazil-eases-restrictions-for-unvaccinated-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazil-eases-restrictions-for-unvaccinated-travellers/ Brazil is easing Covid travel restrictions on the back of a drop in infection rates. The Latin American nation has lifted quarantine requirements for unvaccinated visitors, although they are still required to show a negative Covid result. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:31:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staff-shortages-at-uk-airports-could-prolong-travel-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staff-shortages-at-uk-airports-could-prolong-travel-recovery/ Manchester Airports Group has significantly increased the number of active jobs available on its career pages, with open positions increasing from 65 in December to 110 in February, according to GlobalData. However, the leading data and analytics company notes that only 36 positions were closed in this period - an ominous sign of things to come with international trips set to dramatically increase in April. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:42:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saint-lucia-relaxes-covid-entry-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saint-lucia-relaxes-covid-entry-restrictions/ Saint Lucia and Spain are among the nations relaxing entry requirements. For Saint Lucia, fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to take pre-travel Covid tests, with unvaccinated travellers requiring a negative PCR test. Meanwhile Spain will allow unvaccinated arrivals entry with proof of negative PCR or antigen test. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:24:18 +0000