CEO: Dubai airport preps for possible ‘slow’ virus recovery

Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, is a long way from what it once was amid the coronavirus pandemic as it prepares for a possible “extended, slow recovery.” DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting busier. But it’s a long way from … Read more

Brits holidaying in Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria will be tested for Covid during hotel check-in this winter

BRITS arriving for holidays in the Canary Islands will be tested for coronavirus when they arrive at their hotel receptions. The regional government and hoteliers are finalising the measure following a row over testing at airports. 3 Brits holidaying in the Canary Islands will be tested for coronavirus when they arrive at their hotel receptionsCredit: … Read more

NY, NJ, Conn. to quarantine visitors from worse-off states

NEW YORK (AP) — New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from other states with high infection rates… NEW YORK (AP) — New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from other states with high infection rates to quarantine for 14 days. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the “travel advisory” Wednesday … Read more

Brits in limbo over Portugal holidays as ministers try to convince UK govt it is a safe destination

BRITS could miss out on holidays to Portugal this year unless local ministers convince the UK government it’s safe for an air-bridge. The UK will announce a number of countries which will form an air bridge, meaning Brits won’t have the quarantine for two weeks at either destination. 2 Portugal ministers are trying to convince … Read more

Cornwall tourism boss tells hotels and holiday providers to ‘cancel bookings for guests coming from tier 3 areas’

CORNWALL’s tourism boss has told hotels and holiday sites to cancel guest bookings if they come from high risk areas. Visit Cornwall’s Malcom Bell made the comments following the plans by Wales to stop incoming tourists from similar areas. 2 Brits visiting Cornwall from a tier 3 region are likely to have their holiday cancelledCredit: … Read more

Terrified Brits cancel holidays to France, Greece and Italy due to fears of similar quarantine restrictions in Spain

HOLIDAYMAKERS are cancelling holidays to France, Italy and Greece due to fears of last-minute quarantine restrictions being introduced similar to Spain. On Saturday, the government issued a travel ban on Spain, with all Brits forced to quarantine for two weeks when returning to the UK. 2 France and Greece have been hit by holiday cancellations … Read more