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A JetBlue plane comes in for a landing in St. Maarten.

St. Maarten to lift restrictions on unvaccinated travelersThe Caribbean island is shifting its focus to economic revitalization, including increased tourism marketing.

The Celebrity Eclipse in Sydney.

Celebrity Cruises has returned to AustraliaAustralia in April welcomed back cruise ships after two-plus years of a Covid-related ban, but the region is now entering its...

The view of Kyoto Tower from the Hotel Granvia Kyoto, one of the hotels that tour operator Alexander + Roberts uses for its Japan itineraries.

Bookings and interest surge as Japan fully reopens to touristsThe country has typically been an expensive holiday for American travelers, but with the yen at its weakest value in decades,...

The Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship.

Corrected: NCL eliminates all Covid vaccination and testing requirementsThe cruise line said there was "significant, positive progress in the public health environment."

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New Zealand tourism minister Stuart Nash on reshaping the country's travel strategyHotels editor Christina Jelski recently sat down with Nash to get an update on the country's tourism plans.

Hong Kong has altered Covid testing requirements for visitors.

Hong Kong eases Covid entry restrictionsVisitors from overseas no longer have to quarantine for three days at a designated hotel, but their movement is limited for the...

At some agencies, sales have surpassed 2019 totals already, with a full quarter remaining in the year.

Travel agencies are crushing it in 2022, and the year's not over yetSome agencies got a jump on the recovery last year, but the growth has accelerated this year as severe Covid cases waned and...

Sensoji Temple in Taito City, Japan.

Japan to allow independent tourism and visa-free entryOn Oct. 11, Japan will approach tourism norms for the first time in two-and-a-half years. Travelers must be vaccinated to enter...

There was an "immediate positive impact" since Royal Caribbean Group announced on Aug. 23 that it would ease testing and vaccination rules on most sailings. Pictured, the Celebrity Infinity.

Royal Caribbean Group reports bookings rush with easing of Covid rulesIn an SEC filing, the company said bookings have grown "significantly higher" than in 2019.

Hawaii Forest and Trail has added a giveback portion to its Mauna Kea tour that takes visitors to learn about the Waikoloa Dry Forest.

Say hello to new experiences in the Aloha StateFrom voluntourism activities to fireworks cruises and an ever-changing snorkeling adventure, there are some new options to...

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