P&O CRUISES: Suspension of operations extended until 15 October 2020

The operator has made the decision to extend the suspension of operations up to and including 15 October. Any affected customers have the option to receive an enhanced Future Cruise Credit (FCC) which gives an additional 25% on top of the cruise value.
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AZAMARA: Suspension of global cruises until 31 July 2020 and launch of FAQ's

The operator has announced the global suspension of cruises until 31 July. A series of information and FAQ's had been launched to assist affected customers; please read more for all information regarding Future Cruise Credit as well as Shore Excursions booked through Azamara.
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VIETNAM: Plan announced to resume international flights from low-risk countries

The country plans to allow a resumption of flights to and from countries that have had no cases of COVID-19 for 30 days, the prime minister said today, with priority destinations including Japan, South Korea and Cambodia. Confirmation on expected dates has not yet been released and it is unclear whether arrivals from these countries will be subject to a quarantine programme that's been in place since mid-March.
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U BY UNIWORLD: Cruise operator releases health and safety update

In light of updates related to COVID-19, U by Uniworld has released an updated health and safety advisory detailing their close monitoring of developments, and their efforts to continue to prioritize the safety of their guests and crew.
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AIR TAHITI NUI: Flights to resume from Los Angeles from 16 July 2020

Air Tahiti Nui is planning to resume flights from Tahiti's Fa'a'ā International Airport in French Polynesia to both Los Angeles and Paris from 16 July and 15 July respectively. The announcement follows the news that French Polynesia is currently COVID-19 free, and intends to re-open to international tourism from 15 July.
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DISNEY WORLD: Orlando parks set to re-open from 11 July 2020

Walt Disney World in Orlando is set to re-open on 11 July. The re-opening will begin with the resort's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks, while Hollywood Studios and EPCOT are scheduled to re-open by 15 July. Some social distancing restrictions will be in place and face masks will be mandatory for visitors.
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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS: Deadline extended for publication of rescue plan

South African Airways' (SAA) creditors have approved a further extension to the deadline for publication of the airline's business rescue plan, allowing an additional seven days until 15 June. as requested by the business rescue practitioners. The deadline was extended from 08-Jun-2020 to 15-Jun-2020. The extension will allow time for additional discussions with unions and the country's government.
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NEW ZEALAND: All social distancing measures to be lifted from 9 June 2020

The country will lift all social distancing measures from 00.01 (local time) on 9 June as it moves to alert level one; this follows the news that for now, New Zealand has eliminated the transmission of COVID-19. Public and private events, the retail and hospitality industries and all public transport are due to resume - however the country's strict border restrictions remain in place, suspending most international arrivals.
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MEXICO: Popular destinations re-open to tourism from 8 June 2020

Today marks the official restart of tourism in some of Mexico’s most popular beach destinations. Hotels, resorts and other hospitality operators in hotspots like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya, Akumal and Tulum, have started to welcome guests again (in limited capacities), thanks to orders from Quintana Roo’s governor, Carlos Manuel Joaquín González.
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CHINA: Shanghai is dropped as a first port of entry for Beijing-bound flights

China has today dropped Shanghai as one of the first ports of entry for international flights bound for the capital, Beijing. Incoming international flights to Beijing have to land at one of 16 designated airports, where passengers are screened. Passengers who test negative for the virus are then permitted to reboard the plane to Beijing.
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UNITED STATES: Yosemite National Park to re-open from 11 June

The park is set to re-open at 07.00 (local time) on 11 June following over two months of closure. Visitors coming in for the day will need to make a reservation online ahead of time, as the park aims to keep visitor levels at around 50% of normal during the summer.
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QANTAS & VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Remaining international flights suspended

The international flights of both airlines will be grounded for an indefinite period from today, after a government-subsidised repatriation network covering journeys from London, Auckland, Los Angeles and Hong Kong came to an end. The Australian government says it is reviewing whether it needs to fund further flights to get Australians home from overseas.
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SLOVENIA: Visitors now permitted from 14 countries without restrictions

From today, the country has opened its borders to citizens of 14 states, including Germany and Switzerland, who can now travel to and from Slovenia without restrictions. The other countries are Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Slovakia and Liechtenstein.
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CZECH REPUBLIC: New entry requirement system announced

The country's government has announced a new system of entry requirements effective from 15 June, with different rules for entry into the country according to three categories of countries; high, medium and low risk. This system applies to all EU countries and five other European countries including the UK. A list of those countries can be found on the Czech Ministry of Health website.
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UNITED STATES: California businesses to re-open from 12 June 2020

The state released guidelines today for the reopening of a range of businesses including gyms, family entertainment such as bowling, day camps and hotels. Counties can allow the reopening starting from 12 June.
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JAMAICA: International tourism to resume from 15 June 2020

The country will welcome international arrivals from 15 June. Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is ready as the first likely port of arrival, and has implemented a series of measures to protect both staff and passengers.
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CEMAIR: Domestic flights resume in South Africa under lockdown level three

The airline has announced that limited domestic air travel for business purposes will be allowed in South Africa under lockdown level three, subject to restrictions on the number of flights per day, plus authorisation based on the reason for travel. Cemair is the first airline to resume operations after 10 weeks without commercial flights in South Africa.
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