Covid News
New research from ABTA shows demand for foreign holidays is back to pre-pandemic levels
New figures from ABTA – The Travel Association show that 62% of people have been on a foreign holiday since the lifting of the UK’s COVID travel restrictions.
QANTAS AND JETSTAR CUSTOMERS GIVEN MORE TIME TO USE COVID CREDITS
Qantas and Jetstar are giving customers an extra 12 months to use their COVID credits, which are a carry-over from the unprecedented upheaval to borders and travel during the pandemic.
Thailand fully reopens to international tourists with extended stay and no proof of vaccination
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to clarify that Thailand continues to welcome all international tourists under the fully-reopen-to-tourism policy that was introduced on 1 October, 2022.
China welcomes first arrivals following downgraded COVID management
The first flights under China’s new COVID-19 management for international travelers arrived at airports in south China’s Guangdong province on Jan. 8, according to the national customs authority.
Cathay Pacific to Double Flights to 13 Mainland Chinese Cities by end of March
Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, as well as the lifting of transit restrictions, effective 8 January 2023.
A negative COVID-19 test is required before departing for Canada beginning January 5
Government of Canada announces a temporary negative COVID-19 test requirement for travellers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao
US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China
The US has become the latest country to impose Covid testing on visitors from China, after Beijing announced it would reopen borders next week. Italy, Japan, Taiwan and India also announced mandatory tests, but Australia and UK said there were no new rules for travellers from China.