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Hawaii drops 14-day quarantine for trans-Pacific travellers Sept. 1

Effective Sept. 1 Hawaii is allowing all trans-Pacific travellers to forgo the 14-day quarantine providing they have proof of a negative COVID-19 test result.

Grenada set to welcome Air Canada flights starting Aug. 10

Air Canada will head back to Grenada starting Aug. 10, as the island continues its reopening process for international travellers.

Europe reopened: What to expect now in Ireland, Switzerland & Italy

Europe’s borders have largely reopened to Canada but with individual destinations implementing their own safety measures and entry requirements, travellers are having a tough time sifting through the varying protocols.

Dominican Republic now requiring negative test results prior to entry

The Dominican Republic is the latest Caribbean destination to require from visitors a negative COVID-19 test result prior to arrival.

How Jamaica has managed to reopen safely, from the airport to hotels

Though Jamaica has officially reopened its borders to international travellers, questions still remain as to how safe it is to travel right now and whether the same island experience that visitors have come to know and love is even possible during the COVID-19 crisis.

Israel and ACTA sign corporate partnership

The Israel Ministry of Tourism has signed a new corporate partnership with ACTA to better promote travel to Israel from Canada.

England readies to reopen business events sector

England’s business events sector has been given the green light to reopen starting Oct. 1.

Cuba to welcome two new ASTON hotels in December

Havana and Holguin are set to debut new ASTON-branded properties on Dec. 1, just in time for the winter season.

Bahamas now requiring 14-day quarantine for all international visitors

The Bahamas has reversed its decision to close its borders to U.S. travellers, now allowing all foreign visitors to enter only after completing a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

Europe reopening off to rocky start with rising infections

Europe’s tourism revival is running into turbulence only weeks after countries reopened their borders, with rising infections in Spain and other nations causing increasing concern among health authorities over people bringing the coronavirus home from their summer vacations.

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Where’s the reciprocity? Air Canada’s Russi talks Europe, plus int’l and Sun demand

Demand for international routes has been “surprisingly strong” given the circumstances, says Air Canada, but if Canada doesn’t reciprocate global entry privileges soon, we could see more ...