Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.

Skift Research subscribers can view the latest data about country-by-country recovery at the Skift Recovery Index. Data about public companies can be viewed at the Skift Health Score.

Tourism

Taiwan to End Quarantine for Inbound Arrivals From October 13

In the latest round of easing travel restrictions, tourists coming in to Taiwan will not be asked to undergo mandatory Covid-19 quarantine from October 13, the ministry of health and…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Online Travel

What's Next for Travel With Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel

Listen in for a discussion from Skift Global Forum featuring the CEO of Booking Holdings and Skift’s in-house online travel expert.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Tourism

Russia Looks to India to Fill Tourism Void

Tourism to Russia has taken an enormous hit since the country's invasion of Ukraine. An economy hurt by sanctions doesn't help in its pitch to travelers either. But Russia sees opportunities with India's outbound travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Airlines

Canada to Lift Last Covid, Mask Restrictions

Canada will end all entry restrictions on October 1, with major national airlines Air Canada and WestJet welcoming the change.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Tourism

Hong Kong’s Partial Tourism Re-Opening

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hong Kong’s quarantine relaxation, Trip.com Group’s earnings, and the touristic pull of summer music festivals.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Tourism

Hong Kong to End Hotel Quarantine From September 26

Inbound arrivals to Hong Kong will not be required to undergo mandatory hotel quarantine from September 26.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Tourism

Japan’s Big Tourism Reopening

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Japan’s coronavirus recovery, big ideas at Skift Global Forum, and Ennismore’s co-working growth.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Tourism

Japan to Reopen to Visa-Free Independent Tourists From October 11

It's official — Japan has finally announced that it would allow visa-free entry to independent tourists, removing the daily cap on arrivals from October 11 onwards, after almost two-and-a-half years…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Tourism

Summer Tourism Feels Squeeze From School Start Dates Moving Earlier

To fully capitalize on summer, tourism industry stakeholders will need to adjust their strategies to win over tourist traffic and dollars within a shorter period of time.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

Travel Technology

Traveloka, RedDoorz Share New Mobile-First Aspirations for Southeast Asia

The opportunity that Southeast Asia presents for the travel industry is boundless. Time to capitalize on it.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago