Oceania Cruises reported a single-day booking record that beat the previous record from March 2021 by nearly 60%.
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Travel to UK: England set to drop pre-departure testing requirement for vaccinated travelers from US
Starting Oct. 4, fully vaccinated travelers to Engalnd from “non-red” countries won’t need to take a pre-departure test before arrival.
Traveling to Panama? Be prepared to quarantine if unvaccinated
Starting Thursday, Panama will require all unvaccinated U.S. travelers to quarantine upon arrival.
Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott get flexible with rewards programs: Here are the updates in loyalty memberships
Various hotels chains are extending flexible benefits programs for rewards members, acknowledging that the pandemic’s impact on travel is not over.
The Netherlands to drop quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers — weeks after tightening restrictions
Less than two weeks after announcing a quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers from the U.S., the Netherlands has reversed its decision.
Vietnamese island Phu Quoc, Israel easing travel restrictions for vaccinated US tourists
The Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc could reopen to international visitors next month, and Israel will begin allowing organized tour groups Sept. 19.
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Tourism Minister says Greece will remain open to US travelers through tourist season
Authorities in Greece say the country will remain open to U.S. visitors through at least October.
Biden directs TSA to double the fines on travelers who refuse to wear a mask while flying
President Joe Biden is directing the Transportation Security Administration to double the fines travelers face if they refuse to mask up while flying.