Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.

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Tourism

Weak Yen Drives Japan’s Record-Breaking Tourist Arrivals

The depreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar, has played a pivotal role in driving unprecedented levels of tourist arrivals to Japan.

Weak Yen Drives Japan’s Record-Breaking Tourist Arrivals

Airlines

Tokyo Soars Back Into Busiest Airport Ranking Amid Japanese Travel Boom

In 2023, air travel got pretty close to pre-pandemic levels. This thrust Tokyo Haneda and Seoul’s Incheon Airport back into the spotlight.

Tokyo Soars Back Into Busiest Airport Ranking Amid Japanese Travel Boom

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Think Iceland was an unexpected favorite for Chinese tourists, what would you say about Kazakhstan?

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Business Travel

Business Travel Could Stage a Full Pandemic Recovery in 2024

Corporate travel remains below 2019 levels, but airlines and hotels see a steady recovery.

Business Travel Could Stage a Full Pandemic Recovery in 2024

Tourism

China Expands Visa-Free Entry List — Is Your Country Included?

Visa-free entry policies have long been recognized as potent tools for bolstering tourism numbers. China not only acknowledges the potential of this strategy, but is also keen to translate this into tangible results.

China Expands Visa-Free Entry List — Is Your Country Included?

Tourism

Chinese Travel to Middle East Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Chinese travelers are set to takeoff. But before booking, they're double-checking that visa policies are relaxed enough.

Chinese Travel to Middle East Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Tourism

Asia Is Poised to Lead Travel’s Recovery in 2024

Today's podcast looks at Asia's growth in 2024, Frontier's biz class beliefs, and Royal Caribbean's answer to Vegas and Orlando.

Asia Is Poised to Lead Travel’s Recovery in 2024

Tourism

Cuba’s Struggling Tourism Sector Banks on Russian Boost

Cuba eyes Russia not only for economic and diplomatic support, but also as a key player in reviving its tourism sector.

Cuba’s Struggling Tourism Sector Banks on Russian Boost

Tourism

Japan Sets December Tourism Record With 2.7 Million Visitors

Japan is continuing to make enormous progress in its rebound from the pandemic, but a full recovery will remain elusive without more visitors from China.

Japan Sets December Tourism Record With 2.7 Million Visitors

Tourism

Chinese Travelers Are Still Cautious About Visiting the U.S. Here’s Why.

If you thought that by increasing flight capacity and stabilizing prices, the floodgates would open for Chinese travelers to enter U.S., then you may want to read this…

Chinese Travelers Are Still Cautious About Visiting the U.S. Here’s Why.