Thailand has revoked an entry policy announced two days ago requiring visitors to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, its health minister said, citing sufficient immunisation levels in China and globally. On Monday, Anutin Charnvirakul said checking evidence of vaccinations was inconvenient and a panel of health experts had agreedContinue Reading
From 16 May until Friday, the FCDO’s advice for Sri Lanka had been: “The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) now advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, due to ongoing political and economic instability.” The removal of this statement means holidaymakers can once again book trips toContinue Reading
Holiday bookings have jumped with “notable increases” in trips planned for February half-term and Easter ahead of Covid travel tests being scrapped. Jet2 said bookings had increased by 30% on last week after the announcements that rules would be relaxed for people arriving in the UK. The rule changes meanContinue Reading
Holidays by flydubai is offering attractive holiday packages including city breaks and tropical getaways starting from AED1,199 ($326) per person for passengers to travel with someone special on this Valentine’s Day. These packages are available for booking by February 5, 2022 and for travel between February 12 and 16, 2022.Continue Reading
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has launched a new campaign to bring passengers even closer to more unforgettable travel experiences in 2022, offering customers in Sri Lanka the benefit of special fares to a variety of popular destinations, starting from $ 290 in Economy Class and $ 645 inContinue Reading
Influencers from Cosmo Clubhouse Middle East arrive in Maldives for a familiarization trip conducted as part of the effort to increase Maldives’ popularity in the Middle East, particularly amongst Gen Z and millennial women from this region. Six influencers, including the Face of Cosmo Brand in the Middle East, areContinue Reading
Vaccine tourism, where tourist hotspots are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations on holiday to attract visitors, is a double-edged sword as, while it could assist travel’s restart, it also raises the question of vaccine equity as it will further increase the divide between the wealthy and less privileged, says GlobalData, aContinue Reading
Fully vaccinated travellers (with vaccines approved by the World Health Organisation) can arrive from all international destinations without the need to quarantine. All travellers will require a PCR test within 48 hours of departure, a test on arrival and retesting on select days depending on the country they have travelledContinue Reading
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel. Travelers holding an EU DCC or UK NHS COVID Pass can now access accurate COVID-19 travel information for theirContinue Reading
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to COVID-19 and international travel. It will be presented to the WHO COVID-19 International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Thursday 15Continue Reading
