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Saint Basil Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow, Russia

EU member states push for Russian visa ban

The European Union (EU) is under pressure from the governments of some member states to issue a travel ban on Russian tourists in response to its invasion of Ukraine

Baby Boomers travel more than other age groups

Baby Boomers have out-travelled every other generation for the second quarter in a row,, according to insurance comparison site Squaremouth, after a nearly 90-per-cent drop in travel during the pandemic

Americans to benefit from strengthened travel protection

USDOT announces new rulemaking that would strengthen protections for consumers seeking refunds of airline tickets

Brits spending less on holidays due to cost of living crisis

UK consumer spending on international travel went down in July, as disposable household income fell, according to data from Barclaycard

Nearly 50,000 tourism jobs in Portugal could remain unfilled, says WTTC

A new analysis of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed a labour shortfall in Portugal, with nearly 50,000 jobs predicted to be unfilled

Hong Kong cuts hotel quarantine for travellers

From Friday 12 August, the authorities in Hong Kong are to reduce the amount of time travellers must spend in isolation on arrival from seven days to three

Safe destinations highlighted by Smartraveller

Run by the Australian government, Smartraveller offers travel advice to educate the travelling public about the risks they face in different destinations

IATA reports continuing recovery figures for air travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that total global air traffic is now at 70.8 per cent of pre-pandemic levels as part of its passenger data for June…

Tourism continues its road to recovery

International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges

France lifts its last Covid border rules

The French government lifted all remaining Covid-19-related border restrictions on 1 August, enabling all travellers to enter the country without proof of vaccination or negative tests

New Zealand fully reopens borders

The country, which maintained some of the world’s strongest Covid-related border, completed its process of reopening on Monday 1 August – however visitors must still be vaccinated

American travellers embrace sharing economy

Now that travel has returned with a vengeance in the Summer of 2022, Americans have jumped back into the sharing economy with both feet, according to Allianz Partners’ 14th Annual…

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Cruising safely in a post-Covid world

Robin Gauldie considers the risks facing those heading out on cruise ships once more, looking at health concerns and Covid safety regulations

The professionals prioritising safety in popular destinations

The desire to explore destinations off the beaten track has never been greater, but as health, geopolitical and socioeconomic forces collide, what risks are travellers facing, and what can the…

Travel recovery in Asia

For the past two years, every road has been the one less travelled. But with restrictions finally easing across Southeast Asia, many are optimistic about a return to normality, according…

Interoperability: connecting health and travel pass apps

Robin Ingle discusses the challenges of connecting all the different apps travellers are now being asked to download and run, which store their valuable personal data and allow them touchless…

Traveller risk perception vs reality

Risk is subjective, and for insurers seeking to educate their customers while analysing the reality of what could happen, it’s a balancing act that needs careful consideration

Exploring the recovery of Spain’s travel sector

Omicron might be hitting traveller confidence, but it’s not dampening desire, as David Ing reports from Spain

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