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Articles tagged “reopening”

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

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

Tourism

Dubai Attracts Large Numbers of Visitors Despite Covid Concerns

Although many destinations worldwide have tightened travel restrictions due to the emergence of Omicron, Dubai is unlikely to join that group considering how much a downturn in tourist arrivals would damage its economy.

Suheir Sheikh and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 2 years ago

Dubai Attracts Large Numbers of Visitors Despite Covid Concerns

Coronavirus

European Union Struggles to Reach Consensus on Covid Travel Rules

The struggles in hammering out solutions to combat the spread of Omicron are delaying Europe's travel recovery — further damaging an industry that was counting on the year-end holiday period to provide an enormous boost to still struggling companies.

Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters | 2 years ago

European Union Struggles to Reach Consensus on Covid Travel Rules

Travel Agents

Travel Agents Book Multiple Trips for Clients at Same Time to Hedge Against Covid Closures

Even if some travel agents don't foresee trip-stacking becoming a long-term practice, the ongoing uncertainty about future restrictions and closures may mean they'll have to resort to the tactic longer than they expect.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Travel Agents Book Multiple Trips for Clients at Same Time to Hedge Against Covid Closures

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Will Settle for 60 Percent Full on Transatlantic Flights in Coming Weeks

Virgin Atlantic still has a long way to go to reach a complete recovery, but considering the airline was enormously close to not surviving the pandemic, even 60 percent full on major transatlantic routes by Christmas is a major boon for the company and a sign of even greater passenger numbers as it doesn't expect further border closures.

Kate Holton, Reuters | 2 years ago

Virgin Atlantic Will Settle for 60 Percent Full on Transatlantic Flights in Coming Weeks