The Buzz, An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 83: Duane Parrish, S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Updated Rules for Entry Into the United States
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Dans l’affaire Air Transat, la Cour d’appel du Québec (la « CA »), infirmant le jugement de première instance, a autorisé une action collective intentée contre des compagnies aériennes à la suite de l’annulation de vols et de...more
Summer travel is expected to reach record high this year as pandemic-era restrictions are lifted. International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Although U.S. consulates have reduced visa...more
The Biden Administration ended the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international air travelers on May 11, 2023, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ended. Effective May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air...more
The White House recently announced that beginning May 12, 2023, the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to the United States will no longer apply to nonimmigrant international air travelers. In addition, the...more
Non-U.S. travelers coming to the U.S. will no longer be required to prove that they have the COVID-19 vaccination in order to enter the U.S., starting at 12:01 a.m. on May 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...more
On May 1, 2023, the White House announced that the federal government will wind down certain of its remaining COVID-19 vaccination mandates (including those for federal workers, contractors and international air travelers)...more
On March 10, 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) rescinded its December 2022 order imposing a COVID testing requirement on air travelers to the U.S. from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and the Special...more
U.S. passport renewals are taking longer. Applying for renewals well in advance of travel abroad may be particularly important if you also need a visa in the new passport. Moreover, many countries require that your...more
On December 28, 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in a press release that it will require all air passengers two years and older traveling to the United States from China, Hong Kong,...more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced it will reinstate COVID testing requirements for all travelers from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) effective January 5, 2023 at 12:01 AM ET. Impacted travelers must...more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that effective 12:01 AM ET on January 5, 2023, travelers entering the United States from flights originating in the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...more
The holiday season is here and travel is reaching pre-pandemic levels. International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Although U.S. Consulates have committed additional resources to address...more
Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: AG James Calls For Action on Flight Delays,...more
As a result of a new Order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, international air passengers to the United States will no longer have to be tested for COVID-19 or show documentation of recovery from COVID...more
Announcement- In welcome news to international travelers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on June 10, 2022, that effective June 12, 2022, all individuals traveling to the United States will no...more
International travelers to the U.S. are no longer required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding a flight to the U.S. The change took effect at 12:01 AM ET on Sunday, June 12, 2022....more
This week Kara Gormley Meador and Tushar Chikhliker, co-hosts of The Buzz, discuss tourism after the height of the pandemic with the Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Duane Parrish...more
Now, most travelers will have to show a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 and contact information to board an airplane for the United States. As before, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S....more
On April 14, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its post-arrival recommendations. Almost everyone (unless specifically exempted) who is at least 2 years old must have a negative COVID-19 test (tests...more
This week’s Update features stories detailing recent fourth quarter earnings releases by TripAdvisor, Airbnb, Marriott and Sabre. Enjoy....more
The UK government has announced further relaxation of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals arriving in the United Kingdom. The new rules include the removal of all testing requirements for fully vaccinated...more
Following through on its announcement last November, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented the administration's COVID-19 vaccination requirement at land and ferry ports-of-entry as of January 22, 2022....more
Just as the world breathed a sigh of relief for the easing of almost 18 months of travel restrictions, just as quickly did the feelings of dismay wash over viewers when it was revealed in Empire Strikes Back that Vader was...more
In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi has issued two executive orders that impose new requirements on commercial establishments in Puerto Rico...more
As outlined in our earlier alert, there is now a vaccine requirement for foreign nationals seeking nonimmigrant entry to the United States after international air travel. On December 2, 2021, the Center for Disease...more