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Here’s how 10 sun destinations are handling Canada’s PCR test rule

When the federal government announced on Dec. 30 its new COVID-19 testing requirement for all arriving passengers, countries around the world were left scrambling to accommodate Canadians in destination who suddenly needed a PCR test three days before returning home.

Spice Island Beach Resort will stay closed until October 2021

While other hotels and resorts have reopened their doors in the midst of COVID-19, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada has decided to take a different approach.

Grenada gets WTTC’s Safe Travels Stamp of approval

Grenada has received the go-ahead from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to use its WTTC Safe Travels Stamp, recognizing the island’s enhanced health and safety measures and safe, gradual plan in restarting its tourism industry.

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.

Two Caribbean destinations tap the brakes on reopening as U.S. numbers continue to climb

The Dutch Caribbean destination of St. Maarten has pushed back its reopening date for U.S. travellers from July 15 to Aug. 1.

Grenada halts reopening, takes cautious approach

Originally intending to reopen its airport to commercial flights on July 1, Grenada has backtracked in the interest of caution, and will continue to welcome only charter flights for the time being.

Grenada eyes July 1 reopening, more updates from Antigua

When it comes to reopened destinations, Antigua and Barbuda were the first in the Caribbean out of the gate with commercial flights resuming on June 4. Now, the island nation is serving as a model for success for other soon-to-reopen destinations, like Grenada.

Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort to remain closed through mid-June

Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada will be extending its closure through June 15, 2020 in light of ongoing travel restrictions due to COVID-19.

Iberostar, Spice Island Grenada, Holiday Inn Montego Bay announce temporary closures

Three more hotel companies have announced temporary closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grenada’s tourist arrivals are up, estimates 5% uptick in stayovers for 2019

Grenada’s tourism industry continues on an upward trend, with total visitor arrivals up 1.15% for the first half of 2019.

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