China Extends Visa-Free Entry to December 2026
BEIJING — China will prolong its unilateral visa-free policy for travelers holding ordinary passports from 45 countries until Dec. 31, 2026, and will add Sweden to the scheme effective Nov. 10, the Foreign Ministry said, betting that easier entry will … Continue reading China Extends Visa-Free Entry to December 2026
Smartwatches and the Quest for Painless Glucose
CUPERTINO – For years, travelers with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions have dreamed of a day when checking blood-glucose levels would no longer require test strips, lancets, or small vials carried through airport security. The idea of simply glancing at one’s … Continue reading Smartwatches and the Quest for Painless Glucose
TravelPerk survey shows impact of travel disruption
LONDON – UK businesses are spending more than £1.6 billion annually on mitigating the fallout from travel disruption, according to a report out this week from TravelPerk. It says the cost represents roughly 4% of the UK’s total business travel … Continue reading TravelPerk survey shows impact of travel disruption
GBTA: Concept for safe Return to Business Travel
ALEXANDRIA/USA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking, and advocacy for the industry – proudly announces the Ready. Safe. Travel. Training Program to unite, educate and … Continue reading GBTA: Concept for safe Return to Business Travel
U.S. airlines ask Biden to Lift International Travel Ban
WASHINGTON – U.S. airlines and more than two dozen other industry groups on Monday urged the Biden administration to form a plan by May to lift international travel restrictions, including digital vaccine passport standards, after cross-border travel was devastated in … Continue reading U.S. airlines ask Biden to Lift International Travel Ban