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Cayman Islands scraps pre-departure testing
Effective since Friday (1 July), fully-vaccinated passengers travelling to the destination will not need to show proof of a negative-19 test
Icelolly's search figures are recovering (Credit: John Schnobrich/Unsplash)
Pandemic driving digital revolution throughout travel
Passengers have embraced IT for air travel as the industry continues to digitalise the journey’s steps, new data has revealed
Abta has opened up to trust accounts (Credit: Andre Taissin/Unsplash)
Consumers prioritising value and relaxation post-Covid
New survey highlights how affordability will be key to travel purchasing decisions this year and early next year
Virgin's new Cape Town route will get under way on 25 October
South Africa removes final Covid-19 restrictions
There are now no testing requirements, face masks are no longer required indoors or in public settings and there are no limits on gatherings
Iona will offer holidays to Spain and the Canary Islands from September 2021
P&O Cruises scraps pre-departure tests on five Iona itineraries
The cruises are all holidays to the Norwegian Fjords, departing from and returning to Southampton
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Fiji reopens borders to cruise ships
The move comes six months after the resumption of air travel into the country, which has seen more than 118,000 tourist arrive on the island
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Thailand eases Covid-19 travel restrictions
The country’s government has removed the need for foreign visitors to fill out a health declaration prior to arrival
There will be new entry requirements for visitors when the country reopens
Bahamas scraps pre-departure tests for fully vaccinated
The Caribbean destination has also removed the need for passengers to complete a travel health visa
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New Zealand to drop pre-departure testing next week
Travellers to the country will no longer need a Covid-19 pre-departure test from 11:59pm Monday (20 June)
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Princess Cruises reintroduces face masks on more ships
Face coverings are now required in indoor locations on Alaska cruises aboard Royal Princess, Majestic Princess and Grand Princess
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US testing relaxation 'huge step forward' for travel recovery
The trade has welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to remove its pre-departure testing requirement
Biden's team has insisted the US's tough Covid travel restrictions will continue (Credit: Justin Cron / Unsplash)
US to lift pre-departure test requirement on Sunday
It means travellers to the US will no longer have to provide proof of a negative test for Covid-19 up to 24 hours prior to departure
Finnair's four-times-weekly Tokyo route will resume on 9 March (Credit: InsideJapan Tours)
Japan reopens borders to UK tourists
During the first phase of reopening, travellers from 98 countries, including the UK, will be allowed entry if they are on a fully guided package tour
Intrepid has made redundancies because of the coronavirus pandemic (Credit: Mika Baumeister/Unsplash)
Princess reintroduces mask mandate after positive Covid cases
The line identified “some” positive cases onboard Island Princess among guests and staff
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A-Rosa removes proof of vaccination requirement
Move comes after the line previously removed its onboard mask mandate
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Barbados to end testing for fully vaccinated travellers
The island has also announced it will no longer be mandatory to wear masks in outdoor public spaces
The FCDO has updated its travel advice for Spain (Credit: Filip Sochor / Unsplash)
Spain relaxes entry rules for UK travellers
Unvaccinated UK citizens can now travel to the country by showing a negative PCR or antigen test on arrival
It is aimed at students to find career opportunities. (Credit: Helloquence/Unsplash)
WTTC predicts creation of 700,000 UK industry jobs by 2032
WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report said 2021 saw the “slow beginning” of the sector’s recovery
A recent poll commissioned by the airport found most passengers believed sustainability to be a significant issue facing aviation
London City aims to become capital's first net-zero airport
The airport wants 80% of all journeys to and from the airport to be made by sustainable modes of transport by 2030
Jerusalem (Credit: Noam Chen / Israeli Ministry of Tourism)
Israel to lift all remaining Covid entry requirements
From Saturday (21 May), arrivals will no longer be required to provide proof of their Covid-19 vaccination status, of having recently recovered from the infection, or of a recent negative test
The operator will offer 27 resorts across four regions in Austria
Austria drops all remaining Covid-19 entry restrictions
Travellers will no longer be required to present proof of vaccination against Covid-19 or evidence of a recent negative test upon entry
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Spain extends Covid entry rules until mid-June
It means arrivals will continue to have to provide valid proof of vaccination or recovery from Covid-19
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A-Rosa removes mask and testing mandate
Passengers will no longer be required to wear a mask onboard, take an antigen testing before boarding or complete a health questionnaire
Bell said the government "needs to step in now" to protect "viable businesses and jobs across the sector"
International travel ‘to make full recovery’ by 2025
Analytics firm GlobalData claims overseas departures will reach 68% of pre-Covid levels globally in 2022 and improve to 82% in 2023, although war in Ukraine will hinder Europe’s tourism recovery