Laurie Baratti

Sep 23, 2021 3:42 PM ET

Thailand Postpones Reopening of Key Cities To Foreign Tourism

Thai officials had their sights set on reopening some key tourism destinations under special travel programs by October 1, but low local vaccination rates are causing delays.

Sep 19, 2021 4:21 PM ET

Carnival Cruise Line Becomes First To Resume New Orleans Sailings

After a short delay caused by Hurricane Ida earlier this month, Carnival Glory today becomes the first vessel to depart New Orleans since cruising’s global shutdown 18 months ago.

Sep 13, 2021 4:02 PM ET

Australia Trialing COVID-19 Vaccine Passports for Select Countries

Australia, which has maintained one of the world’s strictest border closures amid the pandemic, will this week try out a vaccine passport program with several key destinations.

Sep 2, 2021 8:34 PM ET

Australia’s Foreign Travel Ban Is Extended Into December

Australia’s government has pushed back its international travel reopening target date from mid-September to mid-December, while working to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination rates.

Aug 24, 2021 9:12 PM ET

Unvaccinated Guests Will Need Doctor’s Notes To Board Carnival Cruises

After one passenger passed away from COVID-19 following her cruise, Carnival is implementing extra precautions by further vetting any unvaccinated guests who set sail.

Aug 19, 2021 7:35 PM ET

Bahamas To Require That All Cruise Passengers Be COVID-19 Vaccinated

The Bahamian government today issued an emergency order to prevent cruise ships from porting if they carry vaccine-eligible passengers who aren’t fully COVID-19 vaccinated.

Aug 16, 2021 1:01 AM ET

Hyatt To Acquire Apple Leisure Group, Doubling Global Resorts Footprint

Hyatt has just entered into an agreement to acquire big-name travel conglomerate Apple Leisure Vacations, making its luxury all-inclusive portfolio soon to be the world’s largest.

Aug 12, 2021 4:48 PM ET

New Zealand To Begin Reopening for Foreign Travel in Early 2022

New Zealand’s prime minister today announced the government’s intention to reopen to vaccinated international travelers early next year, with various provisions attached.

Aug 10, 2021 5:34 PM ET

WTTC Calls for Universal Acceptance of Approved COVID-19 Vaccines

In efforts to restart international travel, The World Travel & Tourism Council petitions global governments to recognize all approved COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers.

Jul 27, 2021 2:24 PM ET

Cruise Lines Will Follow CDC Guidance Regardless of Court Ruling

Despite the latest appeals court ruling that renders the CDC’s CSO voluntary rather than mandatory in Florida, cruise lines say they plan to adhere to its COVID-19 regulations.