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19th of April, 2021
Maldives announces plans to offer coronavirus vaccines to international visitors
The government officials of Maldives have announced plans to offer coronavirus vaccines to international visitors as an incentive to reopen travel.
Travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand has opened
The travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand has opened and has changed the lives of hundreds of passengers. For the first time since the pandemic, Australians can enjoy unrestricted international travel and avoid hotel quarantine when they return home. For New Zealanders, it is the start of a return to normal as going home is only a short flight away.
Hong Kong bans travel from three countries
Hong Kong has banned travel from three countries following a rise of COVID-19 cases and new variants. The government has banned flights from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines for 14 days starting April 20th.
South African’s tourism industry struggles to hold
South African’s tourism industry struggles to hold on as business owners and employees are losing money month after month as hopes for recovery are delayed in the face of travel restrictions.
Fun Travel Fact: You can lose up to 60 fluid ounces of water from your body during a 10-hour flight journey. So always remember to stay hydrated.
