IATA proposes systematic testing

To lift border restrictions and as an alternative to current quarantine rules, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is proposing systematic testing of international...

Rules deter inbound health tourism

The Sri Lankan Government has proposed a six month visa to tourists instead of the current one-month visa, once the island reopens. A minimum...

Moving away from mass medical tourism

For 2021, Thailand is moving away from mass tourism. Does this mean the end to mass inbound medical travel too? The Tourism Authority of Thailand...

Foreign tourists to Japan in Spring 2021?

The Japanese government is considering reopening its borders to a limited number of foreign tourists in Spring 2021. The special tours will probably be...

Canada extends travel restrictions into 2021

Canadian travel restrictions will continue until January 21 2021. Its border will continue to be closed to foreign nationals who are coming for a...

Strict testing for inbound tourism to Bermuda

Bermuda is allowing all countries to visit under normal visa rules; however it is allowing tourists back with very strict and regular testing rules....

Greek tourism strategy includes health and wellness

The Tourism Ministry has a new 10-year strategy for reviving tourism to Greece, which includes health and wellness tourism. The aim is to focus...

Expanding wellness sector in Belize

Belize is expanding its health tourism offering as it seeks to restart tourism activity. Four new properties will open by the end of 2021,...

Bill makes health insurance mandatory for Nigerians

The Group Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme (GIFSHIP) makes health insurance mandatory for Nigerian citizens. It is part of a major effort...

ACI partners with Bureau Veritas

Airports Council International (ACI) has set up a partnership with Bureau Veritas, a leader in testing, inspection and certification. The aim is to offer...