Us Outbound Tourism News
United States urges travellers to avoid UK
The US Centres for Disease Control & Prevention earlier placed Britain on level four, the highest level of risk. The CDC said in a statement: “Avoid travel to the United Kingdom.”
US travellers skipping UK as borders remain closed
The status of the UK as the most visited destination for US tourists in Europe is threatened by the mandatory quarantine on arrival, according to new research.
MSC Cruises latest to confirm US summer return
MSC Meraviglia will kick off MSC Cruises’ restart starting August 2nd, with three- and four-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
US lowers outbound restrictions on dozens of destinations
The US has stopped requesting citizens “avoid all travel” to a number of destinations as Covid-19 vaccinations begin to have an impact. In total, officials eased travel restrictions for 61 countries.
United States advises against travel to dozens of countries
The state department has added at least 116 countries to its ‘do not travel’ list. Destinations to receive the highest, level four, rating include the UK, Canada, France, Israel and Mexico.
ITB Berlin: Survey finds pent up demand for travel
Close to 25 per cent of people in Germany and the US, and over 35 per cent in China, believe they will spend more money on travelling over the next 12 months than during the last year.
Delta to launch Italian quarantine-free testing trial
Delta Air Lines, the Aeroporti di Roma and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have joined forces for a transatlantic Covid-19 testing program.
CDC issues framework for cruise return in United States
The Centres for Disease Control & Prevention has allowed a ‘no sail’ order for cruise ships operating in United States waters to expire. The move is seen as a first step toward the resumption of cruising.
Bahamas closes borders to United States travellers
The Bahamas will to close its borders to international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers from the United States from Wednesday.
US Travel Association critical of European ban
Reports indicate the European Union is ready to ban most travellers from the United States, Russia and dozens of other countries deemed too risky in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
United States confirmed for Expo 2020 in Dubai
The United States department of state has announced the country will be participating in Expo 2020 in Dubai. A consortium of 13 leading US-based organisations have created a unique journey through American innovation which will be showcased during the event.
FAA bans US commercial aircraft from Middle East airspace
Following a recent strike on American military bases in the region, US carriers will be barred from airspace over Iraq, Iran, the Gulf of Oman and the waters between Iran and Saudi Arabia.