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European Union plans to open up for non-essential travel for fully vaccinated travellers
Europe has started putting plans in place for opening up fully vaccinated travellers. Here is how they intend to roll this plan out so that people could get back to travelling to Europe again.
Shangri-La offering Double Elite Nights
Shangri-La Hotels’ new promotion offers double tier nights, essentially halving the requirements for getting or requalifying for Shangri-La Golden Circle status. Here are all the details.
Hilton Honors ‘More Nights, More Points’ promotion offers up to 3X points till September 6, 2021
Hilton Honors have launched today, their new global promotion which is offering between 2-3x points for stays at Hilton Hotels till September 6, 2021. All the details and how to register, inside.
IHG Rewards launches Summer Promotion offering up to 3X Points
IHG Rewards is launching a new global promotion, where, through August 16, 2021, you have the ability to earn up to three times the points on stays made at IHG hotels globally. All the details, inside
US State Department makes fresh exceptions to the India Travel Restrictions
The State Department of the US Administration has made new exceptions to the upcoming US Travel Restrictions from India. Students and journalists will now be exempt from the restrictions.
Marriott Moments: Marriott Bonvoy offering virtual interactions with Mumbai Indians
With Marriott Bonvoy partnering with Mumbai Indians, Marriott Bonvoy has curated exclusive experiences for Marriott Bonvoy members involving access to the MI Paltan currently playing the IPL. Sign up now, if you haven’t already!
US Travel Restrictions from India to go live from May 4, 2021
The USA will implement new travel restrictions for most non-US Citizens from India effective May 4, 2021, onwards where if they have been in India in the past 14-days, they will not be allowed to enter the USA. This means, in effect, Indians will be put on a travel ban list to the USA.
International flight India ban extended until May 31, 2021
If you were thinking of flying into India or heading outside the country over the next few weeks, let’s forget it. India has announced that for now, only travel under the Vande Bharat Mission and air bubble flights are allowed.
Vistara files paperwork to fly non-stop to the USA; Hopes to start operations by September 2021
Vistara, the latest full-service carrier of India, is planning to launch flights to the USA in September 2021. Here is the plan being set in motion.
Clarification: Temporary Measures in Place for Indian Travellers Arriving in Maldives
Maldives is going to be business as usual after all, apart from a few places which are off limits to stay at, such as the island of Male and some others.
