Earlier this year, US president Barack Obama issued an executive order on travel directing federal agencies to aggressively expand the nation’s ability to attract and welcome visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of security. Today, the White House released a progress report from the departments of state and homeland security that outlines the activities underway […]
Category Archives: Travel Guide
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Due to the uncertainty about when international travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in operations for cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand through May 31, 2021. Guests will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% […]
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Taiwan has joined the United States Visa Waiver Program according to a statement from Janet Napolitano, secretary of the department of homeland security. Eligible Taiwan passport holders will now be able to visit the United States without visas on trips of up to 90 days. The move comes into effect on November 1st. Like other […]
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You are probably unaware but foreign nationals, including tourists, are allowed to travel to South Korea. The land of K-Pop managed to prevent a large outbreak without imposing a full lockdown and closing its borders, unlike many countries. Borders are open to foreign visitors including those from the US, Australia, Canada and the UK, but […]
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Cruising from the United States has officially been given the green light by the CDC. The no sail order was lifted on October 30th, giving the U.S. cruise industry permission to resume operations. Before cruise ships return to the seas, many changes and systems will have to be put into place over the next 60 […]
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Cellet Travel Services has been awarded a three year contract by the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau to spearhead the destination’s marketing campaign for travel trade and consumers within the UK and Ireland. Kissimmee, in Central Florida, is one of the US’ leading tourist destinations for Brits. Boasting warm weather year round, Kissimmee is just […]
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Mauritius has introduced a new Premium Visa, valid for a period of one year and renewable. This measure was announced by Cabinet on 23 October to encourage visitors to head to Mauritius for long stays. This measure can be a lifeline for the travel and tourism sector amidst global travel disruptions following the outbreak of […]
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The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, the official tourism organisation for Nigeria, has joined the United States Tour Operators Association as an associate member. This membership makes Nigeria the first and only west African country to be accepted into USTOA. Nigeria Tourism’s acceptance into USTOA comes as no surprise, as its goals match up aptly with […]
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At Daniel K. Inouye International Airport today, October 27, 2020, Governor David Ige announced that Hawaii’s pre-travel testing program to Japan has been approved and is moving forward. The Governor announced that this step that has been reached with the pretravel testing program allows Japanese visitors to safely travel to Hawaii. These travelers will be […]
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American secretary of transport Ray LaHood has confirmed he will step down from the position. Speaking on the official department of transport blog, Fast Lane, LaHood said he had elected not to serve a second term in the position, but work remained to be done. Outlining his accomplishments while in office, he the department had […]