New Yorkers Are Now Allowed to Enroll in Trusted Traveler Programs Again

Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will lift its ban on the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) for New York residents.

Bahamas Bans American Tourists Due to Spike in COVID-19 Cases

Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced Sunday that he country will close its borders to travelers from the United States starting Wednesday, July 22.

CDC Extends No Sail Order for Cruise Ships Through September 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced and extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through September 30, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction.

NY/NJ/CT Add 4 States to Quarantine Requirement List, Delaware Removed

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have added four new states to the the tri-state COVID-19 travel advisory list as more areas across the United States continue to see rising numbers of coronavirus cases. The advisory requires a 14-day quarantine upon arrival for travelers from certain states that are hardest by COVID-19.

Expensive Option to Get Around Travel Restrictions, Buying a Passport

Due to travel restrictions, the United States passport has dropped to 19th place in the World Passport Index, just before Malaysia and behind countries like Albania, Bosnia or Moldova.

Hawaii Expected to Delay Reopening for Travel from Mainland

A recent increase of COVID-19 cases on the mainland, and in Hawaii, was a major part of the conversation between Hawaii Governor David Ige and the four county mayors who are expected to delay changing the current rules.

Barbados Wants You to Go There to Work Remotely for a Year

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is expected to introduce a 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp to allow visitors the option to work remotely from Barbados for a year at a time.

Travel Industry Rebounds in Recent Weeks, But Still Way Off Last Year’s Pace

The coronavirus outbreak has impacted all aspects of our lives in recent months. The travel industry has been one of the hardest hit, since people have been social distancing but also many travel restrictions have been put in place.

More Delta Sky Clubs Reopen with COVID-19 Safety Measures

Clubs in Chicago O’Hare (E Concourse), Denver, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix and San Francisco will join Clubs that are already operating as they reopen throughout July, with additional Clubs reopening as travel increases over the coming months.

CBP Postpones Reopening of Trusted Traveler Programs Enrollment Centers

“The decision was made in consultation with CBP health and safety experts who are closely monitoring the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in several states,” the CBP announcement said.

England Opens Borders for 59 Countries, US Visitors Excluded

England has opened borders for travelers from 59 countries by lifting quarantine requirements. But visitors from the United States will still be subject to restrictions, the UK government announced this week.

Bahamas Reopens Today for Most International Visitors

The Bahamas border is open once again for international travelers. Beginning on Wednesday, July 1, international visitors are allowed to travel to The Bahamas, with the exception of visitors from China, Iran, Italy and France.

Atlantic City Reopens, But No Smoking, Drinking or Eating

When Atlantic City’s nine casinos reopen after more than three months. it will be a very different experience from earlier in the year.

New York Adds 8 More States to List of Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that eight additional states meet the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring individuals who have traveled to New York from those states, all of which have significant community spread, to quarantine for 14 days.

Global Entry Enrollment Centers to Open on July 6

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced plans to start reopening Global Entry Enrollment Centers in early July. The reopening plans were developed in consultation with CBP health and safety experts to include measures that minimize the risk of exposing travelers and CBP personnel to the novel coronavirus.

Disney Delays Reopening Parks in California

Walt Disney has announced that the reopening of its theme parks and resort hotels in California will be delayed, following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the state in recent weeks.