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P&O Cruises facing threat of legal action over Ventura sickness claims

The line introduced additional protocols, including delaying embarkation by up to seven hours ahead of Ventura’s 25 May departure, to try to reduce the spread of infection on the ship

Ambassador Cruise Line to scrap final Covid-19 requirements

The line will confirmed it will be lifting all Covid-related vaccination and testing requirements on Thursday (22 June)

Brazil scraps all remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions

Travellers will no longer need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter the country

Could new claims trends plague travel’s Covid recovery?

The industry is bouncing back strongly after the pandemic, but its buoyancy makes it a prime target for opportunistic lawsuits. Gary Noakes investigates.

Chile lifts all remaining Covid-related travel restrictions

Tourists are no longer required to present a evidence of a negative PCR test for Covid-19 or a vaccination certificate to enter Chile

China eases Covid-19 testing rules for all travellers

Those visiting the country must undertake a lateral flow/rapid antigen test – instead of a PCR test – 48 hours before boarding a flight

Tourist boards ‘must work together’ to set common sustainability goals

The general director of The Spanish Tourist Board Miguel Sanz said Covid highlighted the difficulties when each country sets different rules

Imagine Cruising supports Parkinson’s runner's 970-mile challenge

Imagine Cruising chief executive said that 65-year-old Neil Russell was an inspiration for many due to “his grit, unwavering determination and passion for life”

UK govt to abolish negative Covid test rule for China arrivals

From 4 April, those arriving in the UK from mainland China will no longer need to provide evidence of a negative Covid-19 test to gain entry

Windstar to lift Covid-19 vaccine requirement this summer

Crew, however, will still be required to be vaccinated and will be tested upon their first arrival to work, during their first week and as needed moving forward

Ambassador becomes latest line to ease Covid-19 restrictions

The line will relax pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements from 3 April

Marella to scrap Covid vaccination requirements from May

The Tui-owned line will remove vaccination requirements in most of its destinations

Increase in bacterial infections in Cape Verde triggers FCDO warning

According to the UK Foreign Office, there was an increase in the number of cases of Shigellosis in the country last month

P&O Cruises scraps Covid-19 vaccination and testing requirements

The line still ’highly recommends’ passengers are up-to-date with vaccinations and boosters where available

US House votes to end Covid-19 vaccine requirement for tourists

The requirement is one of the few remaining Covid-19 protocols

Cuba introduces mandatory entry forms for arrivals

Visitors will need to obtain a tourist card before travel

China reopens borders after three-year Covid-enforced lockdown

Country reopens its borders for the first time since March 2020, but travellers looking to heard overseas will face restrictions

Hundreds stranded after ‘harmful growth’ found on Viking ship

Viking Orion was denied permission to dock in Adelaide after authorities reportedly discovered "biofoul" on the ship’s hull

Govt reintroduces pre-departure tests for China arrivals

England joins a growing list of countries to announce temporary Covid-19 measures as cases rise in China ahead of borders reopening next week

Hong Kong eases Covid entry restrictions for inbound tourists

From Thursday (29 December), people arriving in the city will no longer be required to take a PCR test

UK to consider reintroducing Covid tests for arrivals from China

Six flights from China are due to arrive in the UK next week as Beijing lifts zero-Covid policies

Abu Dhabi eases Covid testing and Green Pass restrictions

Guests are no longer required to present evidence of a recent negative PCR test for Covid-19 or complete the country’s Green Pass to gain entry

Bermuda eases entry rules three weeks earlier than planned

Previously, the Bermuda government announced Covid-19 legislation would come to an end on 30 November

Star Clippers updates Covid-19 health protocols

The line will accept unvaccinated passengers and relax its pre-embarkation testing requirements from November