Along with South Korea several countries, including, Australia and Thailand are allowing international travel.
South Korea is also opening some public places as other counties remain shut off due to Covid-19.
Although vaccination rates are rising the Delta variant managed to find its way into Australia despite strict border controls. Citizens of the country wanting to return can do so without the need to quarantine which is creating many joyful reunions in airports across Australia.
Travel restrictions in New Zealand are set to be lifted which will mean visitors from Tonga and Samoa will be able to enter the country without quarantining.
New measures have be implemented in South Korea as they embrace the “Living with Covid-19” campaign. Curfews for restaurants and cafes will be lifted and sports venues can now be opened to half capacity. Vaccine passports are now required for bars, nightclubs and gyms.
Thailand, a country which relies on tourism for its economy will reopen for vaccinated travellers from over 60 countries who the government considers, “low risk.” These include the United States, most of Europe and China.
The United Nations has estimated that the effect of the pandemic on tourism is $4 trillion USD.
