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Articles tagged “reopening travel”

Tour Operators

Israel Hopes to Offer Tour Operators a Model for No-Proof-of-Vaccine Destinations

Tour operators are largely supportive of destinations easing travel curbs since most of them already require their own clients to be vaccinated. That doesn't mean they're getting complacent in the fight against Covid as many countries are still struggling with a surge in cases.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Israel Hopes to Offer Tour Operators a Model for No-Proof-of-Vaccine Destinations

Coronavirus

Japan Reopens to More Vaccinated Tourists But Excludes Some Shots

Japan is clearly taking steps to prepare for a reopening to foreign tourists — not just the gradual border easing that will take place next month. But the country's refusal to include vaccines developed by Chinese makers is a sign Japan isn't expecting visitors from China anytime soon.

Rocky Swift, Reuters | 2 years ago

Japan Reopens to More Vaccinated Tourists But Excludes Some Shots

Tour Operators

Australia Is Reopening and Tour Operators Are Prepared

Australia's prolonged border closures gave tour operators running trips in the country for overseas visitors plenty of time to study travel trends worldwide. So think less Sydney and Melbourne, and more rustic settings as the country prepares for it is long-awaited opening Monday.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Australia Is Reopening and Tour Operators Are Prepared

Tourism

Cuba Struggles in Its Tourism Recovery Unlike Its Neighbors

Omicron flareups are one thing, but the travel bans for U.S. citizens put in place under President Trump and remaining thereunder Joe Biden, for the most part, are not doing Cuba's tourism industry any favors.

Paula Krizanovic, Skift | 2 years ago

Cuba Struggles in Its Tourism Recovery Unlike Its Neighbors

Coronavirus

Australia Says It Is ‘Very Close’ to Full Tourism Reopening Decision

The question is whether traveler confidence will bounce back as rapidly after two years of strict rules and so much uncertainty out of Australia when it comes to its reopening.

Lidia Kelly, Reuters | 2 years ago

Australia Says It Is ‘Very Close’ to Full Tourism Reopening Decision

Tourism

The Philippines Finally Reopens and Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, the Philippines reopens to fully vaccinated foreign visitors, Hyatt unveils its plans for the Apple Leisure Group, and airline executives express optimism about business travel making a full recovery.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

The Philippines Finally Reopens and Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Tourism

The Philippines Long-Awaited Reopening Will Be Frustrating and Slow

As Manila moves to regain lost precious tourism dollars, industry veterans in the Philippines doubt recovery will be swift. Patience will be required.

Maria Stella F. Arnaldo, Skift | 2 years ago

The Philippines Long-Awaited Reopening Will Be Frustrating and Slow

Tour Operators

Tour Operators Anxious for Japan Reopening and Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, tour operators prepare for Japan to reopen to tourists this year, short-term rental properties in the U.S. become more expensive, and Booking and Expedia develop Super Bowl ads.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Tour Operators Anxious for Japan Reopening and Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Tour Operators

Tour Operators Sell Japan Trips But Remain on Standby for Reopening

It's a bit presumptuous for tour operators to believe Japan will soon reopen in time for the popular spring season considering that the country doesn't seem to be in any hurry to welcome more foreign visitors despite increasing pressure to do so.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Tour Operators Sell Japan Trips But Remain on Standby for Reopening

Tourism

Israel to Reopen to Vaccinated Visitors From Medium-Risk Countries

Expect more countries to follow in Israel's footsteps as governments realize that travel bans are ineffective in stopping the spread of Omicron — as well as the need to revive tourism industries battered by travel restrictions.

Dan Williams, Reuters | 2 years ago

Israel to Reopen to Vaccinated Visitors From Medium-Risk Countries