COVID-19 TRAVEL NEWS
Since March 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic first began, we’ve been tracking the Covid related news *very* closely. We share the hope of so many that life, travel, and leisure may begin to return to normal. To that end, Oakland Travel is subscribed to the Dragon Slayer Travel portal to provide our clients with the most up-to-date information on Covid related precautions and news for any given travel destination in the world.
April 14, 2021
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/technology/personaltech/traveling-technology-coronavirus-pandemic.html
How to Use Tech to Prepare for Travel in a Pandemic
April 13, 2021
https://people.com/travel/hawaii-reveals-covid-vaccinated-travelers-can-bypass-mandatory-quarantine/
Hawaii Reveals COVID-Vaccinated Travelers Can Soon Bypass Mandatory Quarantine
April 12, 2021
https://6abc.com/covid-travel-vaccine-guidance-cdc-coronavirus-vacation-flights/10508213/
Vacation bookings on the rise as COVID-19 vaccinations increase, experts say
April 11, 2021
https://fox8.com/news/coronavirus/getaway-guide-covid-rules-for-travel-and-your-favorite-destinations/
Getaway guide: COVID-19 rules for travel and your favorite destinations
April 10, 2021
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56682226
Covid-19: People can start thinking about foreign travel – Shapps
April 9, 2021
https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/8/22373546/expedia-travel-restriction-tool-destination
Expedia launches a new tool to check coronavirus travel restrictions
April 8, 2021
https://www.wsj.com/articles/airline-startups-want-a-piece-of-post-covid-travel-11617881907
Airline Startups Want a Piece of Post-Covid Travel
April 7, 2021
https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/43604133/coronavirus-and-travel-everything-you-need-to-know
Coronavirus and travel: Everything you need to know
April 6, 2021
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/04/06/984639171/new-zealand-australia-to-create-travel-bubble-resume-quarantine-free-travel
New Zealand, Australia To Create ‘Travel Bubble,’ Resume Quarantine-Free Travel
April 5, 2021
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-could-see-covid-19-revenge-spending-on-travel/OI4LRFOFXFEOPHXAC2BTNGN45Y/
Ohio could see COVID-19 “revenge spending” on travel
April 4, 2021
https://abc7ny.com/covid-vaccine-pandemic-travel-coronavirus-air/10483211/
Coronavirus Vaccine Updates: New pandemic air travel record set Friday at US airports
April 3, 2021
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/04/02/983791145/cdc-says-travel-is-safe-for-fully-vaccinated-people-but-opposes-nonessential-tri
CDC Says Travel Is Safe For Fully Vaccinated People, But Opposes Nonessential Trips
April 2, 2021
https://www.nytimes.com/article/covid-vaccine-card.html
What You Need to Know About Your Vaccine Card
April 1, 2021
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/03/29/covid-travel-should-avoided-cdc-continues-advise-trips-surge/7050320002/
CDC reiterates that Americans should ‘please limit travel’ as US hits 30 million cases of COVID-19
March 31, 2021
https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/hawaii-moving-forward-using-coronavirus-vaccine-passport-for-travel/
Hawaii moving forward using coronavirus vaccine passport for travel
March 30, 2021
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/what-to-know-about-coronavirus-vaccine-passports-and-travel
What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine Passports and Travel
March 29, 2021
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/28/fauci-rise-in-covid-cases-cant-be-blamed-on-variants-alone-as-travel-resumes.html
Rising Covid cases can’t be blamed on variants alone as travel resumes, states lift restrictions, Fauci says
March 28, 2021
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/netherlands-festivals-intl/index.html
Dutch people are partying like it’s 2019
March 27, 2021
https://www.silive.com/coronavirus/2021/03/updated-coronavirus-guidance-quarantine-information-travel-restrictions-and-more.html
Updated coronavirus guidance: Quarantine information, travel restrictions and more
March 26, 2021
https://www.politico.eu/article/meps-vote-to-fast-track-digital-green-certificates/
MEPs vote to fast-track coronavirus travel pass
March 25, 2021
https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/concerns-over-coronavirus-travel-passport-verification-process/
Concerns over coronavirus travel passport verification process
March 24, 2021
https://www.nbcnews.com/shopping/wellness/best-coronavirus-travel-essentials-n1261725
Coronavirus travel essentials: Masks, hand sanitizer and more
March 23, 2021
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/03/23/airlines-tourism-groups-push-us-lift-covid-travel-restrictions/6962750002/
‘Partner with us’: Airlines, tourism groups push US to eliminate COVID travel restrictions
March 22, 2021
https://www.cnet.com/health/vaccine-passports-how-they-could-be-used-to-give-covid-19-travel-the-green-light/
Vaccine passports: How they could be used to give COVID-19 travel the green light
March 21, 2021
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-travel-advice-2021/index.html
Coronavirus and travel: Everything you need to know
March 20, 2021
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-analysis/analysis-europes-covid-setbacks-risk-another-summer-travel-washout-idUSKBN2BB1YC?il=0
Analysis: Europe’s COVID-19 setbacks risk another summer travel washout
March 19, 2021
https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/03/18/massachusetts-rescinds-coronavirus-travel-order-monday-says-charlie-baker/
Massachusetts rescinds coronavirus travel order, stadiums open Monday, says Charlie Baker
March 18, 2021
https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/03/17/coronavirus-and-travel-everything-you-need-to-know/
Coronavirus and travel: Everything you need to know
March 17, 2021
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-travel-advice-2021/index.html
Coronavirus and travel: Everything you need to know
March 16, 2021
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/15/covid-live-updates-jetblue-says-bookings-are-picking-up-as-air-travel-turns-a-corner.html
Covid updates: Connecticut and Mississippi plan to make all adults eligible for a vaccine
March 15, 2021
https://abc7ny.com/covid-vaccine-president-joe-biden-tsa-coronavirus/10416181/
Coronavirus Vaccine Updates: Travel increase in US as states ease restrictions
March 14, 2021
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/13/world/covid-19-coronavirus
U.S. Air Travel Is Rising Fast, Despite C.D.C. Warnings
March 13, 2021
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/coronavirus/desire-for-normalcy-is-fueling-a-busy-travel-season/2327731/
Desire for Normalcy Is Fueling a Busy Travel Season
March 12, 2021
https://www.cnet.com/health/covid-19-vaccine-passport-for-travel-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-who-is-pushing-for-them/
COVID-19 vaccine passport for travel: What it is, how it works, who is pushing for it
March 11, 2021
https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/03/11/how-the-coronavirus-pandemic-impacted-the-travel-industry-over-the-past-year/
How the coronavirus pandemic impacted the travel industry over the past year
March 10, 2021
https://news.sky.com/story/france-to-ease-coronavirus-travel-restrictions-boosting-uk-holidaymakers-hopes-12242734
COVID-19: France to ease travel restrictions, boosting UK holidaymakers’ hopes
March 9, 2021
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/03/09/covid-travel-airlines-ask-biden-create-standardized-documentation/4641104001/
Airlines ask White House for standardized COVID-19 travel documentation
March 8, 2021
https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/impacting-travel/covid-19-us-travel-restrictions-state-by-state-guide-for-march-2021.html
COVID-19 US Travel Restrictions: State-by-State Guide for March 2021
March 7, 2021
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-travel-insurance/covid-19-travel-insurance-becoming-a-vacation-staple-idUSKBN2AZ0DV?il=0
COVID-19 travel insurance becoming a vacation staple
March 6, 2021
https://sports.yahoo.com/travel-sector-coronavirus-permits-uk-outbound-airline-industry-england-115059111.html
UK government unveils ‘Declaration to Travel’ permits for outbound travelers
March 5, 2021
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/digital-passport-travel-restrictions-by-country-covid-airline-requirements-fact-check-current-cdc-travel-restrictions-usa/65-58a0b064-e512-4ab8-af29-030bb5c0fecd
Can you travel internationally without a COVID-19 vaccine?
March 4, 2021
https://www.silive.com/coronavirus/2021/03/how-coronavirus-vaccine-is-impacting-americans-travel-plans.html
How coronavirus vaccine is impacting Americans’ travel plans
March 3, 2021
https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2021/03/02/travel-alert-10-states-still-at-tipping-point-per-brown-university-covid-19-tracker/?sh=3591e0bd7cc8
Travel Alert: 10 States Still At ‘Tipping Point,’ Per Brown University Covid-19 Tracker
March 2, 2021
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-usa-idUSKCN2AU04W
China, U.S. should lift COVID-19 travel bans if herd immunity reached, Chinese epidemiologist says
March 1, 2021
https://www.ksn.com/news/health/coronavirus/germany-limits-travel-from-french-region-over-virus-variant/
Germany limits travel from French region over virus variant
February 28, 2021
https://www.india.com/news/india/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-india-this-state-mandates-week-long-home-isolation-for-people-coming-from-maharashtra-kerala-mp-punjab-and-chhattissgarh-key-points-4456727/
Coronavirus Travel Guidelines: This State Mandates Week-Long Home Isolation For People Coming From Maharashtra, Kerala, MP, Punjab and Chhattisgarh | Key Points
February 27, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/02/26/mexico-riviera-maya-covid/
Mexico eases coronavirus restrictions in popular tourist cities ahead of spring break
February 26, 2021
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/travel-bans-not-most-effective-way-of-preventing-further-covid-19-spread-study-says/2909105/
Travel Bans Not Most Effective Way of Preventing Further COVID-19 Spread, Study Says
February 25, 2021
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-25/how-and-where-to-travel-this-coming-summer-coronavirus-q-a
How and Where to Travel Safely This Summer: Coronavirus Q&A
February 24, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/02/23/australia-travel-covid-strategy/
Australia’s zero-tolerance coronavirus strategy must end for travel to return, some experts say
February 23, 2021
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy/italy-extends-covid-19-travel-curbs-and-eyes-vaccination-changes-idUSKBN2AM1KX
Italy extends COVID-19 travel curbs and eyes vaccination changes
February 22, 2021
https://globalnews.ca/news/7650297/coronavirus-snowbirds-travel-restrictions-canadians-ipsos-poll/
No sympathy for snowbirds: Most Canadians support travel restrictions, Ipsos poll finds
February 21, 2021
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/coronavirus/travel-agents-urge-conn-residents-to-be-smart-when-booking-trips/2427120/
Travel Agents Urge Conn. Residents to Be Smart When Booking Trips
February 20, 2021
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-borders-idUSKBN2AJ22P
U.S. extends travel restrictions at land borders with Canada, Mexico through March 21
February 19, 2021
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/hawaii-developing-vaccine-passports-report
Hawaii developing coronavirus vaccine passports to make travel easier: report
February 18, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/02/18/coronavirus-passports-pandemic-travel/
Covid-19 passports aim to streamline travel requirements. But there’s no one-size-fits-all fix.
February 17, 2021
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/in-the-press/20210216-france-mulls-vaccine-passports-for-the-age-of-post-covid-travel
France mulls ‘vaccine passports’ for the age of post-Covid travel
February 16, 2021
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-testing-united-airlines-travel-ready-center-airport/
United launches “Travel Ready Center” so passengers can get COVID-19 test at airport
February 15, 2021
https://www.wfla.com/community/health/coronavirus/which-covid-19-tests-are-required-for-international-travel/
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
February 14, 2021
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/14/investing/stocks-week-ahead/index.html
‘We don’t see a clear exit strategy.’ The travel industry is still getting crushed
February 13, 2021
https://globalnews.ca/news/7638289/coronavirus-hunting-for-variants-travel-restrictions/
Coronavirus: Hunting for variants and the case for travel restrictions
February 12, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/uk-covid-hotel-quarantine/2021/02/10/404bb6b0-6b0f-11eb-a66e-e27046e9e898_story.html
U.K. coronavirus restrictions to include hotel quarantines, threats of fines and prison
February 11, 2021
https://www.wfla.com/community/health/coronavirus/white-house-weighs-domestic-travel-restrictions-as-variant-cases-spike-in-florida/
White House weighs domestic travel restrictions as variant cases spike in Florida
February 10, 2021
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-government-split-on-10-year-jail-threat-for-lying-on-coronavirus-travel-form/
UK government split on 10-year jail threat for lying on coronavirus travel form
February 9, 2021
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/08/world/covid-19-coronavirus
U.S. Mulls Requiring Negative Coronavirus Test for Domestic Air Travel
February 8, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/overseas-test-positive-covid/
Travel during covid-19: What if you test positive abroad?
February 7, 2021
https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-travel-coronavirus-pandemic-8d9804af9e890f001352f1b3cb5d3f09
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
February 6, 2021
https://weather.com/health/coronavirus/news/2021-02-04-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-digital-passport
‘Corona Passport’: Digital Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Could Be Boon To Revitalizing Travel
February 5, 2021
https://www.foxnews.com/health/sweden-digital-coronavirus-vaccine-passport-travel
Sweden to launch digital coronavirus ‘vaccine passport’ to allow travel
February 4, 2021
https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/impacting-travel/covid-19-us-travel-restrictions-state-by-state-guide-for-february-2021.html
COVID-19 US Travel Restrictions: State-By-State Guide for February 2021
February 3, 2021
https://www.silive.com/coronavirus/2021/02/travel-industry-blasts-potential-covid-test-requirement-for-domestic-flights.html
Travel industry blasts potential COVID test requirement for domestic flights
February 2, 2021
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/02/covid-live-updates.html
Covid live updates: Business travel spending may not recover until 2025, says trade group
February 1, 2021
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/30/world/covid-19-coronavirus
Covid-19: C.D.C. Order Requires Masks for Travel in U.S.
January 31, 2021
https://www.axios.com/covid-variants-travel-ban-germany-ae82f946-d73c-46e9-8551-eebfe68acbec.html
Germany to impose travel restrictions to curb spread of coronavirus variants
January 30, 2021
https://www.axios.com/canada-travel-restrictions-mexico-coronavirus-52069da9-a7d3-4f9d-a422-9c0a75ebdae1.html
Canada curbs travel due to new COVID-19 variants
January 29, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/29/covid-coronavirus-updates/
Coronavirus updates: Variant prompts travel curbs; E.U. escalates feud with drugmakers over vaccine delays
January 28, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/26/coronavirus-covid-updates/
Coronavirus updates: As variants spread, countries pursue new round of travel restrictions
January 27, 2021
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/01/25/covid-travel-restrictions-covid-test-international-flights-us-cdc-biden/6673817002/
New COVID-19 test requirement for international flights to the US begins; are travelers (and airlines) ready?
January 26, 2021
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/24/politics/biden-coronavirus-travel-trump/index.html
Biden reinstates Covid-19-related travel restrictions lifted by Trump
January 25, 2021
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/01/25/960229515/biden-to-implement-travel-restrictions-to-combat-new-coronavirus-variants
Biden To Implement Travel Restrictions To Combat New Coronavirus Variants
January 24, 2021
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jan/24/mexico-coronavirus-tourism-us-travel-restrictions
Mexico faces challenge to light-touch Covid approach as US restricts travel
January 23, 2021
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20210122-belgium-bans-non-essential-travel-to-curb-spread-of-covid-19-variants
Belgium bans non-essential travel to curb spread of Covid-19 variants
January 22, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/covid-variant-europe-travel-astrazeneca/2021/01/21/b598ed94-5b5f-11eb-a849-6f9423a75ffd_story.html
E.U. leaders consider travel bans, faster vaccine rollout to contain coronavirus variants
January 21, 2021
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-travel-pandemics-race-and-ethnicity-coronavirus-pandemic-01676a2c85386aa741d83d977e895353
Biden to sign virus measures, requires mask use to travel
January 20, 2021
https://www.ft.com/content/14a0f865-b783-3e0a-9fc6-ab7984ab83dc
Saga tells cruise passengers to vaccinate before travel – as it happened
January 19, 2021
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/live-updates/coronavirus/?id=75318033
Biden won’t lift travel restrictions after Trump announces changes for Europe, Brazil
January 18, 2021
https://deadline.com/2021/01/film-tv-no-longer-exempt-from-uk-travel-restrictions-coronavirus-1234675550/
Film & TV No Longer Exempt From UK Travel Restrictions, Meaning Arrivals Must Now Self-Isolate For 10 Days
January 17, 2021
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/coronavirus-travel-update-new-rules-19643344
Coronavirus travel update: New rules as UK closes all travel corridors from tomorrow
January 16, 2021
https://globalnews.ca/news/7578742/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-canada-covid-19/
Coronavirus: Does Canada need tighter travel restrictions to control COVID-19?
January 15, 2021
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/airbnb-ceo-predicts-permanent-change-to-travel-because-of-coronavirus
Airbnb CEO predicts permanent change to travel because of coronavirus
January 14, 2021
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/01/13/coronavirus-tests-required-new-cdc-rules-international-flights/6643147002
Planning an international trip? Get ready to show a negative coronavirus test to board your flight home
January 13, 2021
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/coronavirus-international-travel/2021/01/12/606eb05e-5503-11eb-a817-e5e7f8a406d6_story.html
U.S. will require coronavirus test for international travelers arriving in the country
January 12, 2021
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/coronavirus-pandemic-tourism-revenue-loss-2020
5 countries suffering the biggest tourism revenue losses amid the coronavirus pandemic
January 11, 2021
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/live-updates/coronavirus/?id=75171980
WHO experts probing pandemic origins travel to China
January 10, 2021
https://apnews.com/article/travel-beijing-coronavirus-pandemic-china-europe-380d2e96aaf415977f46c002058cebd7
England invites over 80s to get virus vaccine
January 9, 2021
https://onemileatatime.com/england-coronavirus-testing-travel/
England will require negative COVID-19 test for travel
January 8, 2021
https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffwhitmore/2021/01/07/is-there-a-level-3-lockdown-on-coronavirus-travel/?sh=5c87885b320b
Is There A Level 3 Lockdown On Coronavirus Travel?
January 7, 2021
https://globalnews.ca/news/7558545/coronavirus-travel-test-requirement-flight-garneau/
Canada: Few will be exempted from new COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers, government says
January 6, 2021
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-01-05/italy-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-banning-regional-travel
Italy Extends Coronavirus Lockdown, Banning Regional Travel
January 5, 2021
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/us-airlines-wh-coronavirus-restrictions
US airlines ask Trump to lift certain travel restrictions, approve ramped-up coronavirus-testing procedures
January 4, 2021
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/03/world/covid19-coronavirus
Covid-19: U.S. Air Travel Hits Pandemic High, Adding to Fears of Yet More Case Surges and the New Variant
January 3, 2021
https://apnews.com/article/travel-new-south-wales-australia-australian-capital-territory-coronavirus-pandemic-d4088c5b583a01daa7dd3890bed1c913
Australian states reimpose travel restrictions
January 2, 2021
https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/886113
Port Canaveral takes a hit in 2020 as coronavirus impacts travel
January 1, 2021
https://www.dw.com/en/travel-agencies-feeling-the-coronavirus-pinch/av-56110187
Travel agencies feeling the coronavirus pinch
December 31, 2020
https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2020-12-28/holiday-air-travel-hits-pandemic-record-with-1-in-1-000-americans-dead-from-coronavirus
Holiday Air Travel Hits Pandemic Record With 1 in 1,000 Americans Dead From Coronavirus
December 30, 2020
https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-china-tourism/chinese-tourists-gripped-by-coronavirus-fears-scale-back-domestic-travel-plans-idUSL1N2J90B2
Chinese tourists, gripped by coronavirus fears, scale back domestic travel plans
December 29, 2020
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/28/us-coronavirus-surge-holiday-christmas-travel
US warned of possible coronavirus surge in wake of holiday travel
December 28, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/12/28/covid-coronavirus-updates/
Coronavirus updates: Air travel hits pandemic high amid winter holidays
December 27, 2020
https://www.businessinsider.com/new-coronavirus-variant-all-the-countries-where-its-been-identified-2020-12
These are all countries that have already reported cases of the new, and more infectious coronavirus strain
December 26, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/12/24/coronavirus-negative-test-united-kingdom-airline-passengers/4044496001/
US to require negative COVID-19 test for air passengers traveling from UK
December 25, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/25/world/europe/covid-19-uk-travel-us.html
UK Increasingly Isolated as US Restricts Travel Due to Coronavirus
December 24, 2020
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/vaccine-passport-health-data
Vaccine Passports May Be the Future of Travel — Here’s Everything You Need to Know
December 23, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/12/20/world/covid-19-coronavirus
More Countries Impose U.K. Travel Restrictions as Concerns Mount Over Virus Mutation
December 22, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/22/travel/flight-cancellations-cruise-ships-covid-vaccine.html
9 Travel Questions and Answers for 2021: Vaccine, Cancellations, Cruises and More
December 21, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/12/21/covid-news-moderna-vaccine-stimulus-relief-bill-uk-travel-ban/3985153001/
Coronavirus updates: Moderna vaccinations set to begin Monday; New York Gov. Cuomo urges feds to ban flights from UK; 317K US deaths
December 20, 2020
https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-toughens-travel-rules-in-bid-to-prevent-third-coronavirus-wave/
Belgium toughens travel rules in bid to prevent third coronavirus wave
December 19, 2020
https://www.outsideonline.com/2419828/what-vaccine-distribution-timeline-means-travel
What the Vaccine Distribution Timeline Means for Travel
December 18, 2020
https://www.axios.com/coronavirus-vaccine-tests-passport-c986e741-d9dc-4f86-9e81-459ec8c268ee.html
Even with vaccine, COVID tests will be the passport to travel in 2021
December 17, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/12/16/skyscanner-covid-restrictions-tracker-cases/
This interactive tool tracks covid-19 travel restrictions by country
December 16, 2020
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-updates-first-vaccinations-state-budget-cuts-chicago-travel-order/2395885/
Illinois Coronavirus Updates: First Vaccinations, State Budget Cuts, Chicago Travel Order
December 15, 2020
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/7-of-10-americans-wont-travel-christmas-coronavirus
7 out of 10 Americans won’t travel for Christmas due to coronavirus: Survey
December 14, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/14/world/australia-and-new-zealand-plan-to-ease-travel-restrictions-and-other-news-from-around-the-world.html
Australia and New Zealand plan to ease travel restrictions, and other news from around the world.
December 13, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/12/11/holiday-travel-check-covid-19-travel-restrictions-by-state/3878341001/
Planning holiday travel? Check COVID-19 travel restrictions by state
December 12, 2020
https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/us-mexico-and-canada-travel-restrictions/507-9ce9a29c-388b-41c6-b6cb-50e2c625a8c6
US travel restrictions to Canada, Mexico extended until at least Jan. 21
December 11, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/12/09/covid-travel-test-things-to-know-coronavirus-testing-pcr-antigen/3800400001/
The CDC advises COVID-19 tests for holiday travel: 8 do’s and don’ts ahead of your trip
December 10, 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/09/white-house-coronavirus-task-force-backs-restoration-of-inbound-travel-from-brazil-uk-and-europe-sources-say.html
White House Coronavirus Task Force backs restoration of inbound travel from Brazil, UK and Europe, sources say
December 9, 2020
https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/American-Airlines-Offers-Preflight-COVID-19-Testing-For-All-US-Destinations-with-Travel-Requirements-OPS-DIS-12/default.aspx
American Airlines Offers Preflight COVID-19 Testing for All US Destinations with Travel Requirements
December 8, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/california-restrictions-holidays-covid/
What California’s covid-19 restrictions mean for holiday travelers
December 7, 2020
https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/kauai-reports-one-new-coronavirus-case-believed-to-be-travel-related/
Kauai reports one new coronavirus case believed to be travel-related
December 6, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/05/at-home/coronavirus-quarantine-travel.html
Traveling? Be Prepared to Quarantine
December 5, 2020
https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-christmas-travel-ban-coronavirus-restrictions/
Italy introduces Christmas travel ban to control coronavirus
December 4, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffwhitmore/2020/12/02/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-updates-for-december/?sh=212b8fad35d7
Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Updates For December
December 3, 2020
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/quarantine-covid-cdc-recommends-10-days-no-symptoms/
CDC reduces quarantine time from two weeks to 10 days with no symptoms
December 2, 2020
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55145696
Covid-19: Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine judged safe for use in UK from next week
December 1, 2020
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-to-update-emergency-coronavirus-travel-order/2383384/
Chicago to Update Emergency Coronavirus Travel Order
November 30, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/29/world/covid-19-coronavirus
U.S. Health Officials Warn Thanksgiving Travelers They Could Seed a Coronavirus Surge on Top of a Surge
November 29, 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/28/coronavirus-vaccines-help-travel-recover-but-some-changes-permanent.html
Coronavirus vaccines may help travel recover, but it may take years to fully rebound, experts say
November 28, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/article/travel-insurance-coronavirus.html
Travel Insurance During Coronavirus Pandemic: What To Know
November 27, 2020
https://apnews.com/article/pandemics-xi-jinping-coronavirus-pandemic-asia-china-ebd321676d165793d66c83a13f34275d
Hawaii imposes new COVID-19 travel restrictions
November 26, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/24/world/covid-19-coronavirus
Thanksgiving Travel Drops as Americans Rethink Rituals
November 25, 2020
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/iata-announces-creation-of-digital-covid-19-travel-pass.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=cc8cc1e0-4983-45f0-bffa-c7cf17b22c8b
IATA Announces Creation of Digital COVID-19 Travel Pass
November 24, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/22/us/coronavirus-thanksgiving-warnings-travel.html
Coronavirus Upends Thanksgiving, While Some Ignore Travel Warnings
November 23, 2020
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/22/thanksgiving-travel-warnings-covid-coronavirus
Millions of Americans set to ignore warnings against Thanksgiving travel
November 22, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/11/21/coronavirus-thanksgiving-travel/
As U.S. coronavirus cases soar toward 200,000 a day, holiday travel is surging
November 21, 2020
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/11/19/936715870/dont-travel-for-thanksgiving-cdc-warns
Don’t Travel For Thanksgiving, CDC Warns
November 20, 2020
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/2020-11-20-covid-live-updates-n1248338
CDC warns against Thanksgiving travel as Covid-19 cases spike
November 19, 2020
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/11/18/935904942/thanksgiving-day-dilemma-should-you-travel-or-stay-home
Thanksgiving Day Dilemma: Should You Travel Or Stay Home?
November 18, 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/17/coronavirus-bill-gates-says-more-than-50percent-of-business-travel-will-disappear-long-term.html
Bill Gates says more than 50% of business travel will disappear in post-coronavirus world
November 17, 2020
https://abc7news.com/covid-travel-restrictions-west-coast-sfo-coronavirus-rules-california-quarantine/8002992/
COVID-19 impact: Will travelers follow California’s new 14-day quarantine advisory?
November 16, 2020
https://www.businessinsider.com/states-restrictions-surging-coronavirus-cases-2020-11
Several states announced tightened travel and gathering restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving as US coronavirus cases surge
November 15, 2020
https://deadline.com/2020/11/california-gavin-newsom-coronavirus-travel-advisory-1234615413/
California Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Travel Advisory, Urges Quarantines As State Passes 1 Million Coronavirus Cases
November 14, 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/13/california-oregon-and-washington-issue-covid-travel-advisory-urging-14-day-quarantine-.html
California, Oregon and Washington issue Covid travel advisory urging 14-day quarantine
November 13, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/article/virus-covid-travel-questions.html
Travel and Coronavirus Testing: Your Questions Answered
November 12, 2020
https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/11/11/coronavirus-latest-maryland-officials-warn-against-non-essential-travel-to-35-states-due-to-covid-19-surge/
Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Officials Warn Against Non-Essential Travel To 35 States Due To COVID-19 Surge
November 11, 2020
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/future-business-travel-unclear-coronavirus-work-life
Future of business travel unclear as coronavirus upends work life
November 10, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/travel/virus-covid-travel-questions.html
Travel and Coronavirus Testing: Your Questions Answered
November 9, 2020
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/11/04/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-state-by-state-2/
Coronavirus travel restrictions state by state
November 8, 2020
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54851042
Coronavirus: UK bans Denmark visitors over mink Covid-19 fears
November 7, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/coronavirus-dc-travel-maryland/2020/11/05/a52b1f10-1f67-11eb-ba21-f2f001f0554b_story.html
D.C. eases travel restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving while urging caution during holidays
November 6, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/06/travel/covid-hawaii-testing-reopening.html
Hawaii’s Reopening May Be Good for Tourism. Is it Good for Locals?
November 5, 2020
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-coronavirus-ravaged-travel-in-2020-11604500952
How Coronavirus Ravaged Travel in 2020
November 4, 2020
https://whyy.org/articles/n-j-coronavirus-update-officials-advise-residents-dont-travel/
N.J. coronavirus update: Officials advise residents ‘don’t travel’
November 3, 2020
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-11-03/travel-to-spain-collapses-as-coronavirus-hits
Travel to Spain Collapses as Coronavirus Hits
November 2, 2020
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/coronavirus/local-impact/dc-now-has-42-states-on-its-travel-restrictions-list-due-to-high-risk-for-coronavirus/2460100/
DC Now Has 42 States on Its Travel Restrictions List Due to High Risk for Coronavirus
November 1, 2020
https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/10/new-ny-coronavirus-travel-rules-how-to-test-out-of-quarantine-if-you-travel-out-of-state.html
New NY coronavirus travel rules: How to ‘test out’ of quarantine if you travel out of state
October 31, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/30/world/canada/canada-coronavirus-travel-restrictions-quarantine.html
Glimmers of Hope for a Winter With Tropical Travel
October 30, 2020
https://oaklandtravel.agency/2020/10/30/framework-for-conditional-sailing-order-for-cruise-ships/
Framework for Conditional Sailing Order for Cruise Ships
https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2020/10/27/florida-holiday-travel-may-be-stymied-by-coronavirus-election-fears/
Florida holiday travel may be stymied by coronavirus, election fears
October 29, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2020/10/29/coronavirus-thanksgiving-travel/
Is it safe to travel for Thanksgiving? Here’s what health experts are doing for the holiday.
October 28, 2020
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-to-update-coronavirus-travel-order-requiring-14-day-quarantine-3/2359754/
Chicago to Update Coronavirus Travel Order Requiring 14-Day Quarantine
October 27, 2020
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/26/927334455/can-pre-flight-covid-19-testing-get-travelers-back-on-planes
Itching To Travel? Preflight Coronavirus Tests Are Getting Passengers In The Air
October 26, 2020
https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/cts-coronavirus-travel-ban-has-evolved-heres-what-means-0
CT’s Coronavirus Travel Ban Has Evolved. Here’s What That Means
October 25, 2020
https://www.stripes.com/news/soldiers-in-parts-of-germany-georgia-and-ukraine-face-new-travel-restrictions-as-coronavirus-surges-1.649661
Soldiers in parts of Germany, Georgia and Ukraine face new travel restrictions as coronavirus surges
October 24, 2020
https://www.courant.com/coronavirus/hc-news-coronavirus-clb-travel-advisory-connecticut-20201023-obrnllsb7rbjnnovtgay4afxgy-story.html
What are Connecticut’s travel advisory rules during the coronavirus pandemic?
October 23, 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/23/coronavirus-travel-airlines-cut-service-to-small-airports.html
‘We’re a long way from anywhere else’: Small U.S. cities hit with airline service cuts in pandemic
October 22, 2020
https://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/Traveling-to-Hawaii-during-coronavirus-Here-s-15665606.php
Traveling from California to Hawaii during coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know
October 21, 2020
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/21504568/covid-coronavirus-travel-flying-holidays-road-trip
What “home for the holidays” means during a pandemic
October 20, 2020
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/ny-to-update-travel-quarantine-list-as-ct-nj-hit-threshold-in-new-virus-cases/2677637/
NY to Update Travel Quarantine List as CT, NJ Hit Threshold in New Virus Cases
October 19, 2020
https://cumberlink.com/news/local/viral-questions-coronavirus-travel-distance-and-contagious-timeline/article_106b4635-4a76-573c-b222-2ef8b6342e6c.html
Viral Questions: Coronavirus travel distance and contagious timeline
October 18, 2020
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/10/travel-insurance-coronavirus
Five things you need to know about travel insurance in the age of coronavirus
October 17, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/10/15/american-travel-europe-border/
Coronavirus cases set records in Europe this week. What does that mean for the return of U.S. travelers?
October 16, 2020
https://www.wsj.com/articles/airlines-plan-for-prolonged-coronavirus-travel-drought-11602848431
Airlines Plan for Prolonged Coronavirus Travel Drought
October 15, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2020/10/15/coronavirus-travel-surveys-find-americans-want-go-fear-covid-19/3647668001/
Americans torn between taking a vacation and avoiding the coronavirus, surveys find
October 14, 2020
https://www.france24.com/en/20201013-eu-nations-agree-to-new-coronavirus-travel-guidelines
EU nations agree to new coronavirus travel guidelines
October 13, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/10/13/coronavirus-travel-deals-cheap-flights-abound-due-covid-19/5965058002/
Round trip to Tokyo for $173? Pandemic spawns once-in-a-lifetime airfare deals – if you’re ready to travel
October 12, 2020
https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-coronavirus-infections-rise-in-europe-so-do-travel-restrictions-11602496801
As Coronavirus Infections Rise in Europe, So Do Travel Restrictions
October 11, 2020
https://www.dw.com/en/european-travel-restrictions-where-can-non-eu-travelers-enter/a-55221911
European travel restrictions: Where can non-EU travelers enter?
October 10, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/world/europe/eu-coronavirus-travel-rules.html
E.U. Members to Adopt Travel Guidelines as Coronavirus Spreads
October 9, 2020
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-travel-pandemics-hawaii-archive-1e552052192dbac3cbd8dc97329c811c
Hawaii pushes forward with tourism despite safety concerns
October 8, 2020
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-to-travel-with-severe-anxiety-in-the-age-of-coronavirus
How to Travel With Anxiety in the Age of Coronavirus
October 7, 2020
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-to-update-coronavirus-travel-order-requiring-14-day-quarantine-2/2349779/
Chicago to Update Coronavirus Travel Order Requiring 14-Day Quarantine
October 6, 2020
https://www.businessinsider.com/cdc-coronavirus-can-travel-6-feet-through-the-air-indoors-2020-10
The CDC has finally admitted the coronavirus can travel further than 6 feet in poorly-ventilated spaces
October 5, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodriguez/2020/10/04/the-15-coronavirus-safest-christmas-destinations-in-europe-by-european-best-destinations/#33739aa37499
Europe Travel: The 15 Coronavirus-Safest Christmas Trips According To European Best Destinations
October 4, 2020
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-aviation-outlook-airbus-executive-travel
Coronavirus infections, travel restrictions making aviation outlook worse than expected: Airbus executive
October 3, 2020
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cuba-coronavirus-lockdown-tourism/index.html
‘There’s no one’: Cuba is suffering from tourism’s standstill
October 2, 2020
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-54381811
Coronavirus: Australia opens ‘travel zone’ to New Zealanders
October 1, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/travel/coronavirus-airlines-test.html
Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests
September 30, 2020
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-germany-issues-europe-travel-warnings/a-55113532
Coronavirus digest: Germany issues Europe travel warnings
September 29, 2020
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/01/china-promotes-revenge-travel-boost-economy-coronavirus-golden-week
China promotes ‘revenge travel’ to boost economy after Covid lockdowns
September 28, 2020
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2020/9/23/airlines-push-for-coronavirus-tests-before-international-flights
Airlines push for coronavirus tests before international flights
September 27, 2020
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-announces-safety-guidelines-for-air-travel-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/
Governor Inslee announces safety guidelines for air travel amid coronavirus pandemic
September 26, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/25/world/australia/stranded-overseas-coronavirus.html
Stranded Overseas, Thousands Beg Australia to Let Them Come Home
September 25, 2020
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2020-09-24/flying-during-coronavirus-travel-safety-tips
If you absolutely have to fly right now, here’s how to do it as safely as possible
September 24, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/09/24/coronavirus-travel-refund-battles-expose-deposit-shell-game/5866489002/
Pandemic travel collapse exposes booking industry’s business secrets
September 23, 2020
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/healthy-sail-panel-full-recommendations.pdf
Healthy Sail Panel – Recommendations – Full report – 69 pages
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/09/acad3198aace-urgent-japan-mulls-easing-covid-19-entry-restrictions-from-oct.html
Japan to reopen borders for all countries in Oct., but not tourists
September 22, 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/21/cdc-says-it-erroneously-posted-guidance-that-said-coronavirus-spreads-through-air-and-and-travel-beyond-six-feet.html
CDC says it erroneously posted guidance that said coronavirus spreads through air and travels beyond 6 feet
September 21, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2020/09/21/norwegian-royal-caribbean-cruise-panel-suggests-covid-19-rules/5839739002/
Tests, masks, temperature checks: ‘Healthy Sail Panel’ submits 74 COVID-19 cruise recommendations to CDC
September 20, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffwhitmore/2020/09/17/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-update-for-september/#2b041f2953f1
Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Update For September 2020
September 19, 2020
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tourism-bubbles-asia-reopening-coronavirus/index.html
As Asia’s ‘travel bubbles’ fail to materialize, travelers face prospect of long winter at home
September 18, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/us-canada-border-hyder-stewart/2020/09/17/8b66d3b8-f54f-11ea-9279-45d6bdfe145f_story.html
Covid-free communities on the U.S.-Canada border want travel restrictions eased
September 17, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/09/17/coronavirus-hawaii-visitors-can-skip-quarantine-if-they-test-negative/3477627001/
Hawaii to let travelers who test negative for COVID to bypass quarantine starting Oct. 15
September 16, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/travel/news/2020/09/14/travel-industry-crushed-by-six-months-covid-19/5638828002/
Six months of carnage and counting: Travel industry struggles to rebound from COVID-19
September 15, 2020
https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-issues-new-china-travel-advisory-over-coronavirus
US updates China travel advisory over coronavirus
September 14, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/travel/news/2020/09/14/travel-industry-crushed-by-six-months-covid-19/5638828002/
‘Global, sudden, violent’: Travel industry clobbered by coronavirus pandemic, struggles to rebound
September 13, 2020
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Rapid-COVID-19-testing-airports-15557370.php
Rapid COVID-19 testing at airports essential for air travel rebound
September 12, 2020
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/dominican-republic-coronavirus-tourists-travel-restrictions
Dominican Republic Eliminates Mandatory COVID-19 Tests, Adds Free Insurance As Part of New Tourism Recovery Plan
September 11, 2020
https://www.dw.com/en/traveling-germany-coronavirus/a-54124541
Traveling to Germany: Coronavirus restrictions — questions and answers
September 10, 2020
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-germany-travel-warning/a-54875995
Coronavirus digest: Germany announces new travel warnings for European regions
September 9, 2020
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/test-results-travel-covid-19/index.html
Have Covid-19 test results, will travel
September 8, 2020
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/dc-restricts-travel-from-29-states-considered-high-risk-for-coronavirus/2412709/
DC Restricts Travel From 29 States Considered ‘High Risk’ for Coronavirus
September 7, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarathiessen/2020/09/05/europe-travel-bans-covid-red-green-lists-eu/
New Europe Travel Bans: Covid Red Lists, Here’s What To Know
September 6, 2020
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/thailand-100-days-coronavirus-free-intl-hnk/index.html
Thailand managed 101 days without local coronavirus cases. Will it open borders soon?
September 5, 2020
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-travel-advice-how-risky-are-river-cruises-and-campsite-bathrooms-11599232150
Coronavirus Travel Advice: How Risky Are River Cruises and Campsite Bathrooms?
September 4, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/09/04/covid-19-tests-quarantines-states-rules-can-confound-travelers/5659063002/
Do you need a COVID-19 test if you plan to travel? Do you still need to quarantine? What to know about the confusing rules.
September 3, 2020
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/millions-projected-travel-labor-day-weekend-covid-19/story?id=72774880
Millions projected to travel over Labor Day weekend despite COVID-19 concerns
September 2, 2020
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20200831-coronavirus-will-you-need-an-immunity-passport-to-travel
Will you need an ‘immunity passport’ to travel?
September 1, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/08/31/hawaii-covid-19-travel-you-must-fill-out-forms-safe-travel-app/5677692002/
Hawaii to require visitors to fill out online ‘Safe Travels’ form before travel
August 31, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarathiessen/2020/08/30/europe-travel-ban-us-covid-cases-too-high-america/
Europe Travel Ban: US Covid Cases Still Too High, What You Must Know
August 30, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/08/28/covid-19-harms-hawaii-tourism-visitor-arrivals-down-july/5654100002/
Hawaii visitor arrivals down almost 98% in July as coronavirus pandemic thwarts tourism
August 29, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/28/travel/international-travel-bubbles-coronavirus.html
Remember the ‘Travel Bubble’? Here’s How It Burst
August 28, 2020
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/american-tourist-more-than-500000-fine-breaking-canadian-coronavirus-restrictions
American Tourist Faces More Than $500,000 in Fines for Breaking Canadian Coronavirus Rules Twice
August 27, 2020
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-five-states-removed-covid-19-travel-advisory-requiring-14-day
Governor Cuomo Announces Five States Removed from COVID-19 Travel Advisory Requiring 14-Day Quarantines
August 26, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/08/25/american-airlines-lay-off-17-500-employees-due-covid-19-slump/5632184002/
‘The hardest message’: American Airlines to lay off 17,500 front-line workers due to coronavirus travel slump
August 25, 2020
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/COVID-19-testing-at-SFO-Hawaii-delayed-American-15510974.php
COVID-19 testing at SFO, Hawaii delayed, American cuts and more travel news
August 24, 2020
https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2020/8/23/21395746/coronavirus-hawaii-resort-bubble-travel-islands
Hawaii unveils new ‘resort bubble’ concept for people to travel between islands
August 23, 2020
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/75a44d01faa8-urgent-japan-laos-to-relax-coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html
Japan, Laos agree to relax coronavirus travel restrictions
August 22, 2020
https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/A-first-look-at-CDC-cruise-comments?ct=cruise
What are people telling the CDC about cruise? We took a look
August 21, 2020
https://skift.com/2020/08/20/hotel-mortgage-delinquencies-reached-record-levels-in-july/
Hotel Mortgage Delinquencies Reached Record Levels in July
August 20, 2020
https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/American-Airlines-Suspends-Service-to-15-Markets-in-October-as-Cares-Act-Service-Commitment-Expires-OPS-DIS-08/default.aspx
American Airlines Suspends Service to 15 Markets in October as CARES Act Service Commitment Expires
August 19, 2020
https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/Delta-Expands-Employee-Covid-19-Testing-with-CVS-Partnership
Delta Expands Employee Covid-19 Testing with CVS Partnership
August 18, 2020
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/brazil-christ-the-redeemer-reopening
Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer Statue Reopened After Being Closed for Nearly Five Months
August 17, 2020
https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-recovery-focuses-on-ports-in-drive-markets?ct=cruise
Carnival recovery to focus on ports in drive markets
August 16, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelerobson/2020/08/16/on-a-flight-to-nowhere-airlines-innovate-against-travel-bans
On A “Flight To Nowhere”, Airlines Innovate Against Travel Bans
August 15, 2020
https://www.unwto.org/news/safe-responsible-and-accessible-unwto-once-foundation-and-enat-partner-for-tourism-for-all
UNWTO, ONCE FOUNDATION AND ENAT CALL FOR THE REOPENING OF TOURISM DESTINATIONS TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
August 14, 2020
https://skift.com/2020/08/10/royal-caribbean-says-u-s-infection-rate-will-determine-when-cruises-can-resume/
Royal Caribbean Says U.S. Infection Rate Will Determine When Cruises Can Resume
August 13, 2020
https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Management/Fail-This-Test-and-Our-Industry-Dies
Fail This Test and Our Industry Dies
August 12, 2020
https://skift.com/2020/05/06/tours-and-attractions-pursue-new-hygiene-regimes-to-coronavirus-recovery/
Tours and Attractions Pursue New Hygiene Regimes to Coronavirus Recovery
August 11, 2020
https://skift.com/2020/08/10/royal-caribbean-says-u-s-infection-rate-will-determine-when-cruises-can-resume/
Royal Caribbean Says U.S. Infection Rate Will Determine When Cruises Can Resume
August 10, 2020
https://www.travelandleisure.com/syndication/new-zealand-100-days-no-new-local-covid-cases
New Zealand Has Gone 100 Days With No New Domestic Coronavirus Cases
August 9, 2020
https://skift.com/2020/06/03/marriott-and-accor-ceos-disagree-on-how-quickly-europes-hotels-will-recover/
China, Italy, and the U.S. — A Tale of 3 Hotel Industry Recoveries
August 8, 2020
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-03/southwest-air-pulls-back-on-jet-cabin-cleaning-between-flights
Southwest Airlines Partly Dials Back Its Pandemic-Related Cleaning Measures
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/Travel-groups-increasing-concern-over-legislative-delay
Travel groups concerned about stalled coronavirus relief bill
August 7, 2020
https://www.wsj.com/articles/texas-hotelier-monty-bennetts-companies-under-sec-investigation-11596507852
Hotel Companies Tied to Coronavirus Small Business Loan Controversy Under SEC Investigation
August 6, 2020
https://bit.ly/31l2e2u
Guidance Issued for Resuming Safe Cruise Operations in the European Union
August 5, 2020
https://skift.com/2020/08/04/best-western-ceo-says-u-s-hotels-need-6-month-lifeline-from-d-c-to-survive-not-just-to-recover/
Best Western CEO Says U.S. Hotels Need 6-Month Lifeline From D.C. to Survive, Not Just to Recover
August 4, 2020
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-03/japan-airlines-posts-biggest-loss-since-re-listing-in-2012?sref=shc2YBDY
Japan Airlines Reports Worse Loss Than Analysts Expected
https://airlineweekly.com/a-lot-of-ifs/
A Lot of ‘Ifs’
August 3, 2020
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-singapore-wearable-idUSKBN24Z0D9
Singapore to make travellers wear electronic tags to enforce quarantine
August 2, 2020
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-airlines/u-s-airlines-making-push-for-new-round-of-payroll-assistance-idUSKCN24W2HX
U.S. airlines making push for new round of payroll assistance
https://hub.united.com/2020-07-31-united-airlines-plans-to-resume-service-on-more-than-25-international-routes-in-september-2646851493.html
United Updates on Its Planned September Flight Schedules
July 31, 2020
https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Lodging/AHLA-Survey-Most-US-Hotels-Staffing-Far-Below-Pre-Pandemic-Levels
AHLA Survey: Most U.S. Hotels’ Staffing Far Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines/white-house-opposes-requirement-for-passengers-to-wear-masks-on-planes-trains-idUKKCN24V3NC
White House Opposes Masks on Airlines, Trains and Public Transport
July 30, 2020
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-united-arlns-jobs/united-gives-employees-longer-to-decide-on-voluntary-furloughs-idUSKCN24V04C
United Airlines Extends Voluntary Furlough Deadline For Staff
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Air-travel-not-expected-to-recover-until-2024
Air travel not expected to recover until 2024
July 29, 2020
https://corporate.wyndhamhotels.com/news-releases/wyndham-hotels-resorts-reports-second-quarter-2020-results
Wyndham Posts $174 Million Second Quarter Loss
https://covidsciencesummit.com
WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Scientific Summit on COVID-19
July 28, 2020
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain-quarantine/well-pay-for-tests-spains-hotels-say-amid-uk-quarantine-backlash-idUSKCN24S17W
Spain Is Outraged by Britain’s Decision to Quarantine Tourists Who Visit the Country
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/28/foreign-office-neglected-britons-abroad-after-covid-19-travel-bans-says-report
Report Says Some British Citizens Were Neglected Abroad When World Shut Down
July 27, 2020
https://skift.com/2020/07/26/boutique-hotelier-hoxton-seizes-on-social-distancing-by-offering-glamping-pop-up/
Boutique Hotelier Hoxton Seizes on Social Distancing by Offering Glamping Pop-Up
July 25, 2020
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/flying-fit-immunity-boosting-beverages-take-off-at-airports/articleshow/77057224.cms
Airports See Rising Sales of Health-Themed Foods and Beverages
https://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKCN24P2O5
Sao Paulo Delays 2021 Carnival Festival Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/24/britain-keeps-travel-ban-portugal-leaves-spain-safe-list-five/
UK Keeps Portugal Off Travel ‘Safe List’
July 23, 2020
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-emirates-airline/emirates-offers-pilots-cabin-crew-four-months-unpaid-leave-idUKKCN24O1D4
Emirates Offering Pilots and Cabin Crew Four Months Unpaid Leave
July 22, 2020
https://skift.com/2020/07/21/u-s-hotels-push-hard-for-industry-specific-relief-fund-from-congress/
U.S. Hotels Push Hard for Industry-Specific Relief Fund From Congress
July 21, 2020
https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-demands-proof-no-coronavirus-flight-arrivals-003359694.html
China demands proof of no coronavirus for all new flight arrivals
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-airport/moscow-airline-passengers-to-be-express-tested-for-covid-19-idUSKCN24L1GX
Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport Trials Express Covid-19 Testing
July 20, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/20/business/coronavirus-ceos-economy.html
Marriott CEO ‘Less Optimistic’ on U.S. Coronavirus Recovery
July 19, 2020
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-16/germany-moves-to-thwart-virus-outbreaks-from-summer-travelers
Germany Tightens Its Rules for Travel and Pushes for More Proof of Testing
July 18, 2020
https://anthonygonzalez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=255
U.S. Representatives Propose $1 Billion Federal Aid Package to Quarantine Coronavirus Patients in Hotels
July 16, 2020
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise/index.html
CDC extended the No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation till SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/majorca-travel-incidents-scli-intl/index.html
Spanish island closes party strip after rowdy tourists flout coronavirus laws
https://skift.com/2020/07/15/hepa-filters-are-giving-the-travel-industry-hope-during-the-pandemic/
HEPA Filters Are Giving the Travel Industry Hope During the Pandemic
July 15, 2020
https://www.wsj.com/articles/japans-subsidies-for-tourists-spread-coronavirus-fears-11594801528
Japan’s Subsidies for Tourists Spread Coronavirus Fears
July 14, 2020
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/07/13/hawaii-extends-out-of-state-visitor-quarantine-through-august-31/5432082002/
Scratch that August trip to Hawaii. The state just extended its quarantine until Sept. 1
July 13, 2020
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-11/covid-travels-saudi-arabia-russia-beckon-staycationers
Countries around the world are hoping to recoup some of their tourism losses by enticing people to spend money at home
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/road-trips/road-trip-during-coronavirus-tips
What to Know If You’re Planning a Road Trip This Summer
July 12, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarathiessen/2020/07/12/us-covid-19-travel-bans-americans-europeans-serbia
US Covid-19 Travel Bans, How Americans Europeans Skip Them In Serbia
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/10/travel/state-travel-restrictions.html
Thinking of Traveling in the U.S.? These States Have Travel Restrictions
July 11, 2020
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Important-step-or-gimmick-No-consensus-on-seat-blocking
US Airlines – ‘Important step’ or ‘gimmick’? No consensus on seat blocking
July 10, 2020
https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/Air-Canada-Details-New-Sanitization-Protocols
Air Canada Details New Sanitization Protocols
July 8, 2020
https://www.texmed.org/TexasMedicineDetail.aspx?id=53977
What’s More Risky, Going to a Bar or Opening the Mail?
July 7, 2020
https://www.yahoo.com/news/international-travel-allowed-yet-see-191613704.html
Is international travel allowed yet? See when Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, other countries will reopen borders
July 6, 2020
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/healthy-cruising-panel
Royal Caribbean – HEALTHY SAIL PANEL
https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Management/Task-Force-Releases-Travel-and-Meeting-Standards-in-Response-to-Pandemic
Task Force Releases Travel and Meeting Standards in Response to Pandemic
July 1, 2020
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/united-airlines-tripling-flights-despite-a-spike-in-coronavirus-infections-110008211.html
United Airlines is tripling flights despite a spike in coronavirus infections
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/travel-information-related-to-covid-19#travel-to-massachusetts-
Massachusetts Travel information related to COVID-19
June 29, 2020
https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/EU-narrows-down-border-list-us-unlikely
EU narrows down border list, U.S. unlikely to make the cut
https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Transportation/Air/American-Airlines-to-Lift-Capacity-Caps-July-1
American Airlines to Lift Capacity Caps July 1
June 28, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2020/06/25/new-covid-19-quarantines-travel-restrictions-crush-airlines-tourism
New COVID-19 Quarantines, Travel Restrictions Crush Airlines, Tourism
June 27, 2020
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/maldives-reopening-tourists-coronavirus-july
The Maldives Is Reopening in July — Here’s What You Need to Know
June 26, 2020
https://oaklandtravel.agency/travel-story/the-latest-should-you-change-your-travel-plans-due-to-the-coronavirus/
Should You Change Your Travel Plans Due to the Coronavirus?
June 25, 2020
https://www.unwto.org/news/restrictions-on-travel-easing-as-europe-leads-cautious-restart-of-tourism
RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL EASING AS EUROPE LEADS CAUTIOUS RESTART OF TOURISM
June 24, 2020
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/24/health/us-coronavirus-wednesday/index.html
Several US states are reporting thousands of new coronavirus cases each day
June 23, 2020
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Carriers-rush-to-deploy-contactless-tech-in-airports
Carriers rush to deploy contactless tech in airports
June 22, 2020
https://www.carnival.com/health-and-sailing-updates?icid=default_butterbar_health&safety_06032020
Carnival Cruise Line today announced that it has extended its operational pause in North America through Sept. 30, 2020
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Choice-We-need-suits-not-just-boots-for-true-recovery
Choice Hotels: We’ll need suits, not just boots, for true recovery
June 20, 2020
https://www.virginvoyages.com/ahoy/stories/voyage-well
Voyage Well: A new wave of health measures before we set sail
June 17, 2020
https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/great-wolf-lodge-opening-poconos-coronavirus-water-parks
Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Parks Are Gradually Reopening
June 16, 2020
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/crew-disembarkations-commercial-travel.html?fbclid=IwAR2COVAusN5gRwSCh67yTeIC0NqcN7quoEMqXgbi6dCnBYi-sUtngsR_KeI#response
CDC – Status of No Sail Order Response Plans and Commercial Transport of Crew
https://fr.calameo.com/read/00013242371fe0f908d85?authid=ekgNT5Wj7RSN
Ponant Cruises – COVID-Safety Protocol
June 15, 2020
https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements#opening-dates
Aruba – Reopening dates & permitted regions and countries
June 14, 2020
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tourists-dip-toes-water-top-022610053.html
Tourists dip their toes in water as top Mexican beach getaway reopens
June 13, 2020
https://www.tsa.gov/coronavirus
TSA Response to COVID-19
June 12, 2020
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html
Considerations for Travelers—Coronavirus in the US
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/activities.html
Updated CDC guidelines – Deciding to Go Out
https://www.caribjournal.com/2020/06/10/dominican-republic-tourism-open/
Dominican Republic to Reopen for Tourism July 1
June 11, 2020
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/disney-vacations/disneyland-plans-to-reopen-coronavirus
Disneyland Just Announced Proposed Plans to Reopen This July
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Delta-creates-unit-devoted-to-cleanliness
Delta creates unit devoted to cleanliness
June 10, 2020
https://www.mot.gov.jm/news-releases/preparations-high-gear-reopening-jamaica%E2%80%99s-tourism-sector
Preparations in High Gear for the Reopening of Jamaica’s Tourism Sector
June 5, 2020
https://decurtis.com/hsmm/
DeCurtis Health & Safety Maturity Model™
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/delta-caps-seating-capacity-4137737/
Delta caps seating capacity
June 4, 2020
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52927089
Coronavirus: Face coverings to be mandatory on public transport
https://oaklandtravel.agency/2020/06/04/cdc-new-cruise-guidelines/
CDC – New Cruise Guidelines
June 2, 2020
https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/book-with-confidence?intcmp=pdt_hp_PEACEOFMIND
Norwegian Cruise Line Releases New Health Protocols