Vehicle shortage chokes operators

Vehicle shortage chokes operators

Travel is picking up again, and shuttle and car-rental companies are looking to replenish their pared-back fleets. But due to a global supply disruption of semiconductor chips, which are essential to the manufacture of vehicles, this is proving difficult....
Israel entry – vax not necessary

Israel entry – vax not necessary

Israel’s new travel regulations, taking effect on March 1, require tourists to the country to arrive with a negative PCR test and undergo a second one on arrival and then self-isolate for 24 hours by which time the result of the PCR test should be ready. Vaccination...
Australia finally opens

Australia finally opens

 Australia opened its borders yesterday, welcoming international tourists and reuniting families after nearly two years of closure. Fully vaccinated tourists are no longer subject to quarantine (the expensive quarantine has been a major subject of contention),...
Zimbabwe reopens all ports of entry

Zimbabwe reopens all ports of entry

Zimbabwe’s government has ordered the reopening of all the country’s ports of entry with immediate effect. Speaking to reporters, Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the decision had been reached after a Cabinet meeting in Harare on Tuesday (February 15)....
Switzerland drops all COVID restrictions tonight

Switzerland drops all COVID restrictions tonight

The government of Switzerland announced on Wednesday, February 16, that it would lift almost all pandemic-related restrictions from midnight on Thursday, February 17. It expressed its confidence that COVID-19 infection rates had been successfully uncoupled from...
Portugal set to scrap entry test requirements

Portugal set to scrap entry test requirements

Portugal is one of Europe’s best-loved tourism destinations. The country is frequented by many South Africans since South Africa is home to a large Portuguese-speaking community, many of whom have roots in Portugal. Portugal has been off-limits to South Africans for...