By Mia Taylor From TravelPulse Americans spent a record $15.8 million on international travel-related tourism activities in January, according to the latest data from the National Travel and Tourism Office’s monthly travel trade monitor. That figure is higher than any other single month leading up to the pandemic’s outbreak in January 2020. Additional agency data…

This film is unavailable in Switzerland, San Marino, Italy, and Holy See (Vatican City State) because of territorial licensing. A trip to the Yucatan Peninsula, amid Caribbean colors and history—that part of Mexico is dedicated to tourism, inhabited by the Maya, and with amazing seabeds where turtles and whale sharks come to breed. …

Businesses that borrowed from a federal relief program during the pandemic tended to be small and heavily indebted, says a report by the Department of Industry. Losses under the program are estimated to be in the billions. Published late December, the report, “SME Profile: Recipients of the Canada Emergency Business Account,” noted that the borrowers…

Beijing’s move to resume outbound tourism on Jan. 8 amid a nationwide COVID-19 outbreak has sparked criticism among Japanese citizens. Some have condemned the move, calling it “irresponsible” and “immoral behavior.” All quarantine requirements for inbound travelers to China will end as soon as Jan. 8, China’s National Health Commission said on Dec. 26. The cap…

On Nov. 17, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced continued record visitation to Florida in the third quarter of 2022. “People are visiting Florida in record numbers because Governor DeSantis has championed freedom,” DeSantis’ press secretary Bryan Griffin said in a statement to The Epoch Times. “He refused to shut down the state during COVID and…

Many countries are opening up their borders to welcome post-pandemic travel from around the world in a bright turn for the global economy after reeling from prolonged COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. According to travel platform Kayak, 118 countries have opened their borders to American citizens, without COVID-19 testing or quarantine requirements. Sixty-one countries require testing,…

SAN DIEGO—For the first time since 2019, the San Diego Convention Center welcomed Comic-Con International back to its halls July 21, with Mayor Todd Gloria helping to kick off the event. “Today marks the beginning of an iconic event that is eagerly anticipated every year, where fans and stars alike convene to share their love…

TOKYO—Foreign tourists visiting Japan will be required to wear masks, take out private medical insurance and be chaperoned throughout their stay, the government said on Tuesday, as it plans a gradual opening from two years of COVID-19 restrictions. Only visitors on package tours will be allowed in during the first phase of reopening, from June…

Thousands of holidaymakers have found themselves stranded abroad after hundreds of return flights to the UK were cancelled. Tourists returning from half-term breaks from Europe are stuck after major airlines cancelled flights over the weekend and on Monday morning. Families hoping to return after the half-term school holiday and the four-day Platinum Jubilee weekend found…

Hundreds of people flying from the United States have touched down in New Zealand (NZ) on the first day of its border reopening to citizens from visa-waivered countries. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash said the nation was “back on the world map” for tourism and business travellers from May 2, with isolation requirements removed for people…