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Articles tagged “travel restrictions”

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

Tourism

Travel Lobby Groups Urge White House to Shift to Endemic-Focused Policies

This is probably not the focus of the White House right now given what is playing out on the global stage but it will be interesting to see how the Biden administration responds to these frustrated groups of travel lobbyists.

Tom Lowry | 2 years ago

Travel Lobby Groups Urge White House to Shift to Endemic-Focused Policies

Tourism

Canadians Wary of Outside Visitors as Travel Restrictions Loosen Monday

The repercussions of drawn-out, draconian Covid restrictions are clear. It will take time to strengthen Canadians' feelings about welcoming back international visitors, but also to rebuild consumer confidence in traveling to Canada.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

Canadians Wary of Outside Visitors as Travel Restrictions Loosen Monday

Coronavirus

HSBC Blames Hong Kong’s Travel Curbs for Recruiting Challenges

Despite HSBC joining Goldman Sachs in warning Hong Kong that its strict travel curbs were damaging the economy, the territory's government hasn't listened yet. And it doesn't even seem bothered by the possibility of thousands of well-paid workers leaving.

Lawrence White, Reuters | 2 years ago

HSBC Blames Hong Kong’s Travel Curbs for Recruiting Challenges

Coronavirus

Canada to Ease Travel Requirements as Covid Cases Drop

Expect more countries that are seeing Covid cases declining to take similar steps as Canada soon — especially if the pandemic becomes a more manageable endemic.

Steve Scherer, Reuters | 2 years ago

Canada to Ease Travel Requirements as Covid Cases Drop

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

Online Travel

Google Sees Travel Searches Jump Sixfold Over Covid Rules Confusion

As travel demand picks up helter skelter, depending on the destination and trip mode, travel advertising has returned as a strong piece of Google's business. Among the companies that have emerged from the pandemic with momentum, you can place Google in the upper echelon.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Google Sees Travel Searches Jump Sixfold Over Covid Rules Confusion

Coronavirus

European Nations Still Not Buying Into a Coordinated Approach on Travel Rules

Two years in, the pandemic continues to show just how split most European Union member governments are on pandemic leadership. Destinations that persist with multiple entry rules will continue to negatively impact their tourism economies.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

European Nations Still Not Buying Into a Coordinated Approach on Travel Rules

Ground Transport

UK-France Covid Travel Curbs Hit ‘Chunnel’ Passenger Traffic Hard in 2021

Last year saw a third fewer passengers cross under the English Channel. That hurt the Channel Tunnel operator's revenues. France last week eased some restrictions for British travelers, so expect those rail cars to fill up.

Dagmarah Mackos, Reuters | 2 years ago

UK-France Covid Travel Curbs Hit ‘Chunnel’ Passenger Traffic Hard in 2021

Tourism

Canada Warns Its Citizens Against Non-Essential Travel to Ukraine

If it isn't the pandemic, then it's geopolitics and looming armed conflicts that continue to interfere with travel.

Kanishka Singh, Reuters | 2 years ago

Canada Warns Its Citizens Against Non-Essential Travel to Ukraine