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IATA Travel Pass will manage and verify the secure flow of necessary testing or vaccine information among governments, airlines, laboratories, and travellers, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) writes in a press release.
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In September 2019, off the coast of California, a fire aboard the MV Conception, a 23-meter (75-foot) scuba diving liveaboard, broke out during the night, killing 33 passengers and one crew member.
,Read moreI hate the term accident in this case because, in my opinion, it is not an accident if you fail to operate your company safely
Despite the media doom and gloom, some destinations have opened up, especially regarding dive travel. These include the Bahamas, most Caribbean countries, Cocos, French Polynesia, Galapagos, Malpelo, Maldives, Red Sea, Sea of Cortez and Socorro.
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After months of lockdown, South Africa has reopened its borders to international travellers. The move was especially welcomed by the country’s travel sector, especially hard hit by stringent restrictions imposed on under lockdown.
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Covid-19 tests showing results in 15 to 30 minutes are set to roll out worldwide, potentially saving thousands of lives and decelerating the pandemic in poor and rich countries alike.
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With borders reopening and travel following tentatively, keeping on top of the latest developments can be a full-time job.
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In order to provide travellers with the latest COVID-19 entry regulations by country, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed an online interactive world map.
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Greece has lifted diving restrictions eliminating depth limits and allowing diving at archaeological sites and sunken ships without an escort.
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After closing its borders in March, the Maldives is set to reopen for tourism.
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Read moreDo not travel if you are sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Do not travel with someone who is sick.
If a visitor to Cyprus tests positive for the coronavirus this summer, the government will cover many of their expenses—including food, drink and lodging—according to a new plan that maps out how the island nation can revive its crucial tourism in
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Florida Keys officials have announced a June 1st reopening to visitors, coinciding a planned June 1st suspension of checkpoints on roads connecting the Keys to the South Florida mainland.
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As of the 2nd March 2020, Holiday Designers have ceased trading and will not be accepting any new bookings.
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Lithium-ion batteries are found in a wide variety of consumer electronics that we often bring with us on our trips—including smartphones, tablets and cameras—each of which have to be charged at frequent intervals.
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Not to downplay the seriousness of the situation, a degree of perspective must be employed.
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Text by Steve Rosenberg
FIle photos by Larry Cohen and Olga Torrey