Travel News Roundup–April 26, 2021
EU To Allow U.S. Travelers To Visit This Summer, If Fully Vaccinated: “It is the news that many Americans have been waiting for; that they will be able to visit the EU over summer. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, told The New York Times in Brussels on Sunday (April 25, 2021) that Americans who have been fully vaccinated, will be allowed to visit European countries over the summer.” By Alex Ledsom for Forbes
Hong Kong, Singapore to Start Long-Delayed Travel Bubble Next Month: “A long delayed travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore will begin on May 26, the two cities said on Monday, as they moved to re-establish overseas travel links and lift the hurdle of quarantine for visiting foreigners.” By Farah Master and Chen Lin for Reuters
Canadians Avoiding Hotel Quarantines for Air Travelers Fuel Taxi Boom on U.S. Border: “While both Canadian land and air travelers are required to take a test within three days of departure, and again on arrival, only those flying to Canada must spend up to three days of the country’s 14-day required quarantine period in a hotel. That has led to a surge of calls for taxi and limousine services from Canadians who fly through U.S. airports in states like New York and then cross over the land border, representatives of four companies told Reuters.” By Allison Lampert and Anna Mehler Paperny for Reuters
Demand may exceed supply as CEO of one of the world’s biggest hotel groups sees ‘surge’ in bookings: “Travel and tourism will begin to bounce back by second half of 2021, according to data seen by Keith Barr, chief executive of Holiday Inn owner Intercontinental Hotels. But the boss of one of the world’s largest hotel groups warns about capacity constraints across the industry, in an interview with MarketWatch, and says the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is behind a ‘surge’ in bookings at hotels, airlines and tour operators.” By Rupert Steiner for MarketWatch
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