Day July 9, 2020

Raffles Bali Now Open

Marking the 15th property in the Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio, Raffles Bali is now open. It is the brand’s second hotel in Indonesia, joining the stunning Raffles Jakarta. Offering unparalleled views over the Indian Ocean and the famous Jimbaran…

EU Puts 14 Countries on Safe List

The EU has announced 14 countries whose citizens can be let into the bloc from 1st July. The countries are Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. The US, China…

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square to Open in November.

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square has announced a November launch date. The opening will see the group’s iconic Nobu Berkeley Street restaurant close after 15 years and move into the Portman Square property. The hotel will also feature 249 bedrooms…

Dubai Reopens to International Visitors From 7th July

Dubai, one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and air hubs, will reopen to international visitors from 7th July. However, all arrivals will be required to produce a medical certificate showing a negative COVID-19 test result within the past four…

Gatwick to Reopen North Terminal on 15th June

Gatwick is to reopen its North Terminal on 15th June and has introduced a range of measures to protect the wellbeing of passengers and staff alike. Passengers will be required to wear a face covering within the airport, as will…

Flights to Resume at London City Airport

London’s City Airport has announced it will restart commercial operations at the end of June with domestic services, flying to “key” UK cities and regions. International flights will resume in early July, although the exact timing may depend on the…

France Begins Next Reopening Phase

France has entered its next stage of significant reopening.  There are no longer any restrictions to movement within the country and cafes and restaurants are now open (although dining in Paris is on terraces only). Trains and all public transportation…

Maldives to Reopen to International Visitors in July

The Maldives government has announced plans to reopen its borders as well as restart tourism activities from July. It has also confirmed that it will not charge visitors additional fees.  The Indian Ocean destination, which closed its borders in March,…

Las Vegas to Reopen on 4th June

Nevada is set to open the doors of Las Vegas’ casinos from 4th June. Part of the state’s move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan, this will also include the opening of bars, swimming pools, waterparks, cinemas and malls,…

Canary Islands Pushes ‘Safe Corridors’ Concept

The Canary Islands’ major airports – Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura – are ready to receive international flights, with the first “safe corridors” expected to be agreed by July. The move comes as Spain’s prime minster, Pedro Sanchez, announces…

Emirates Restarts Regular Flights with Updated Safety Rules

Emirates has resumed flights from Dubai International to nine destinations – Chicago, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Melbourne, Milan, Paris, Sydney and Toronto. All will operate flights from Dubai’s (DXB) Terminal 3. The airline has also announced a range of upgraded…