Summer is here, U.S. re-entry restrictions are in our rearview and American travelers are beyond ready to embark on long-awaited vacations. And, the Bahamas is bound to be one of this year’s hottest destinations, thanks to newly eased entry protocols and a wave of new flights that make accessing the …
Read More »Venice Announces Additional Details of Tourist Entry Fee
Officials in Venice, Italy have revealed additional details about a new entrance fee designed to reduce “tourist peaks” and “manage tourist flows” that will take effect on January 16, 2023. At a press conference on Friday, Venice’s councilor for tourism, Simone Venturini called the new tax a solution for the …
Read More »Explore the Sonoran Desert in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona is located southeast of Phoenix and offers a wide variety of attractions, but one of its biggest attractions is also one of its most natural: the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. The preserve was created for water management and wildlife preservation, as well as for the education and …
Read More »Dominican Republic Travel Surge to Generate Seven Million 2022 Visitors
Implementing a COVID entry policy that stages included state-funded visitor travel insurance during the pandemic’s early stages, the Dominican Republic is authoring a strong tourism rebound after hosting more than 2.2 million visitors in the first four months of 2022. The Dominican Republic expects to host seven million land-based and …
Read More »China Eases Quarantine Requirements for Those Arriving From Abroad
China announced that it is easing quarantine requirements for those entering the country from abroad. The country did not, however, lift its stringent COVID-19 policies. Those traveling to China will have to stay in a quarantine hotel for seven days, followed by three days of home quarantine, according to a …
Read More »The Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips
Road trips took off amid the pandemic and with air travel being hampered by staffing shortages and surging demand this summer, many travelers will be looking to explore their top destinations by car, truck, motorcycle or RV. Before you set out though, consider the best places for a summer road trip. Personal …
Read More »Europe Will Add Visitor Fee in May 2023
The European Union will soon begin charging a fee to visitors coming to the 26 nations of the E.U. and Schengen area. The bloc announced the launch of its long-awaited European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) program, which will debut in May 2023. The scheme is similar to the …
Read More »Things Every Traveler Must Do in Venice, Italy
So, you finally did it. You booked your ticket to the most romantic city on Earth – Venice, Italy. Characterized by its many canals connected by hundreds of bridges, Venice is the main character in many pop culture works. Romantic jaunts in ornate black gondolas guided by serenading gondoliers is …
Read More »Ecuador Appoints Global Marketing and Sales as PR Agency for US, Canada
WHY IT RATES: GMS is the industry’s leading marketing agency and the two markets are vital to Ecuador’s tourism growth.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer Ecuador Tourism Board has selected Global Marketing & Sales (GMS) as its strategic communications and marketing agency in the U.S. and Canada, to promote the country …
Read More »New Zealand Lifts Pre-Departure Testing Requirement
Beginning Monday, June 20, travelers entering New Zealand will no longer need to take a COVID-19 test prior to arrival. Travelers are also no longer required to complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration Form. Unvaccinated individuals are now allowed to transit through New Zealand. Travelers are currently still required to …
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