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Destinations
Canada Extends Coronavirus Travel Ban On Most Foreign Travelers
Canada announced yesterday (June 30, 2020) that it will be extending its ban on foreign travelers until at least July 31, 2020. The ban applies to all foreign nationals other than those from the United States who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents or those traveling for essential…
— Forbes
These international destinations are reopening to tourists
Although many governments are still advising against “nonessential” international travel, a host of popular destinations are beginning to ease their COVID-19 lockdown measures and border restrictions and are moving toward welcoming tourists…
— Fox 59
Covid cases from overseas travel rise in Ireland
Ireland's health minister warns there are concerns of a second wave with a rise in foreign…
— BBC News
Cruise
Face masks, COVID-19 screening: EU issues guidelines for return to cruising amid pandemic
The European Union has issued a 49-page document outlining how cruise lines should operate within its territorial waters when they get back to…
— USA Today
Royal Caribbean Delays New Cruise Ship Until 2021
Citing global issues, Royal Caribbean announced that they would be delaying the launch of their upcoming cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas. The 4,900-guest Quantum Ultra-class ship, which was originally scheduled to debut in Fall 2020, is now being pushed until April…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
More flights to Hawaii once quarantine not mandatory
With the Aloha state announcing eased restrictions on inbound travel for those with negative Covid-19 test results, Hawaiian Airlines adds more flights beginning in…
— CNN
How the E.U. Ban on Americans Is Impacting Air Travel
As Americans slowly begin traveling this summer, there’s one ultra-popular region that remains inaccessible, even for those comfortable with air travel: the European…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
Hotel Quarantine Lapses Probed in Australia’s Virus-Hit City
Australian authorities are probing alleged security lapses at Melbourne hotels used to quarantine overseas arrivals, including claims guards slept with guests, amid concerns the breaches have contributed to a resurgence of coronavirus in the nation’s second-largest…
— Bloomberg
Travel will become more luxurious after the coronavirus pandemic, hotel and aviation experts predict
Instead of sitting at a crowded bar, you could have a mixologist come directly to your room and whip up drinks for an intimate cocktail…
— Insider
Other and Odd
Detroit area hospital develops test that detects COVID-19 in 45 minutes
DETROIT, Mich - A team led by Beaumont Health researchers, Laura Lamb, Ph. D. and Michael Chancellor, M. D at the Aikens Research Center at Beaumont Research Institute has developed a new test to detect COVID-19 via urine, blood, salvia or a mouth-swab sample in just 30-45 minutes. According to a news release, results were compared to existing technology and found to be highly accurate; the test is also relatively inexpensive to develop and…
— NBC 25
US Skilled Workers, Students, May Dodge Europe Travel Ban–This Is Why
Thousands still barred from traveling to Europe from countries such as the US, Brazil and Russia may dodge the ban under EU guidelines for allowing exemptions to skilled workers and other “travelers with an essential function or need”. Each member will now decide what exactly that…
— Forbes
Check in but never leave: Taiwan offers fake flights for travel-starved tourists
Starved of the travel experience during the coronavirus lockdown? One Taiwanese airport has the solution - a fake itinerary where you check in, go through passport control and security and even board the aircraft. You just never…
— Reuters
Today in History
The Assassination of President James Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau was an unhappy man. Disgruntled by his failure to obtain a government position, he stalked James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Guteau approached Garfield and his entourage and pulled his pistol, firing twice. One of the bullets lodged in Garfield's torso. Ironically, Garfield's Secretary of War, Robert Todd Lincoln, the son of the first assassinated President, was with him.
Garfield lingered for two months under medical care, but died of his wounds on September 19, 1881. His 6 month administration was the second shortest in US history. He was the second US president to be assassinated in office.
Guiteau pleaded insanity but was convicted and executed by hanging on June 30,…
— Travel Research Online
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