Reuters reports that European countries now account for half the world's daily new COVID-19 cases, a surge that is causing several governments to implement responsive measures.

The Straits Times reports that the government of South Kore has decided to ease its quarantine requirment for inbound tourists.

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The Japan Times reports that Japan's Go To Travel domestic tourism subsidy program may resume in February, with the government requiring participants to show proof of vaccination or a negative virus t ...

Reuters reports that Vietnam plans to restart international flights from 15 countries in January next year, with hopes for full normalcy by mid year.

CNBC reports that the United States lifting of travel inbound restrictions for non-citizens went into effect today, resulting in a surge of arrivals and many tearful reunion scenes at US airports.

The Financial Times reports that US airlines are grappling with uncertainty over how many seats to make available for the year-end holiday period. Lingering disruptions from COVID-19 have left airline ...

During a Group of 20 summit meeting in Rome, Indonesian President Joko Widodo proposed to Australian PM Scott Morrison the establishment of a vaccinated travel lane with Australia for fully-vaccinated ...

Starting November 1, foreigners with a negative covid test less than 72 hours old may enter Israel -- if their final vaccine dose was administered less than six months ago.

ABC News reports that Singapore will start allowing Australians who are vaccinated and have tested negative for COVID-19 to enter the island without quarantine starting on November 8th.