AUSTRALIA: COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed in state of South Australia

The government of the state of South Australia has re-introduced travel restrictions after a new COVID-19 cluster was discovered in the north Adelaide area; among them, the state's premier has said that inbound international flights to Adelaide have been halted until the end of the week. Also announced were a other restrictions across the state including the closure of gyms and sports events, funerals being limited to 50 people, and church services capped at 100. Pubs, clubs and restaurants are limited to 100 people with no stand-up drinking allowed.
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QANTAS: Airline to resume flights between Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania

The airline has announced that it will resume flights on three domestic Australian routes from 27 November, with 14 weekly return services between Melbourne and Launceston, 13 between Melbourne and Hobart and 12 between Melbourne and Devonport. With the increase in flying, Qantas will also re-open its Club Lounge in Hobart and regional lounges in Devonport and Launceston from 2 December.
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AUSTRALIA: Country to re-open all domestic borders except Western Australia (WA) by Christmas

The country's government has announced that Australian citizens and residents will be able to travel between all states and territories except for Western Australia (WA) by Christmas, under a new agreement struck between the nation's leaders; also agreed is the instatement of public health measures to ensure that states and territories remain open in 2021.
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AUSTRALIA: State of New South Wales to open border to Victoria from 23 November 2020

The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has confirmed that the state will open its borders to travellers from the state of Victoria from 23 November. New South Wales will become the first Australian state to allow every Australian citizen to enter without undergoing quarantine, as well as New Zealand citizens.
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PRINCESS CRUISES: Cruise line confirms cancellation of Australasian sailings until May 2021

The cruise operator has announced the cancellation of its sailings in Australia and New Zealand until 31 May 2021, effectively eliminating its summer season program. Princess had previously canceled all of its cruises worldwide through to 15 December except for its Australia program, which was due to resume by 31 October. However, Australia and New Zealands' borders still remain closed except to their own citizens, residents and their immediate family members.
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AUSTRALIA: State of Queensland re-opens borders to greater New South Wales from 3 November 2020

The government of the Australian state of Queensland has announced that it will re-open its borders to travellers from New South Wales on 3 November, however travel from Greater Sydney and the state of Victoria will for now remain restricted.
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AUSTRALIA: State of Western Australia to open borders to "very low risk" states and territories

The government of the state of Western Australia (WA) has announced that from 14 November it will reduce its hard border arrangement with other Australian states and territories by introducing a controlled interstate border; this will allow travellers from states and territories deemed to be "very low risk" to travel into WA. Currently, travellers from the qualifying regions of South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory stand to as a result be permitted to enter WA without completing 14 days of hotel quarantine.
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HILTON HOTELS: Hilton announces additional 'Hilton Honors' reward program extensions

Hilton has announced updates to their 'Hilton Honors' rewards program for all members, including the extension of points validity, faster paths to elite status and the ability to retain current status for longer; full details are available on the Hilton website.
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AUSTRALIA: State of Tasmania re-opens borders to 'low risk' states and territories

The government of Tasmania has announced that from today, 26 October, it has re-opened its borders to arrivals from 'low risk' Australian states and territories, plus arrivals from New Zealand. Tasmania will allow residents of South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Australia Capital Territory and New Zealand to visit without the requirement to quarantine on arrival. Travellers will need to register their details using the 'Tas e-Travel' online registration system; once this is complete, they will receive a unique QR code to present to authorities upon arrival.
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AUSTRALIA: COVID-19 restrictions to be eased in the city of Melbourne and surrounding areas from 28 October 2020

The government of the Australian state of Victoria has announced that from 23.59 (local time) on 27 October, the city of Melbourne and regional Victoria will exit COVID-19 lockdown for the first time in 111 days and many restrictions will be eased. From this date most businesses are able to re-open, and curbs on outdoor gatherings will be reduced. From 8 November an imposed travel radius will also be removed.
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AUSTRALIA: Country to begin easing international entry caps for returning citizens and residents

The country’s government has announced today, 23 October, that it will begin gradually easing strict caps on the number of citizens and permanent residents permitted to return each week. Australia has since July capped the number of locals allowed to return home each week in an attempt to reduce the threat of spreading COVID-19.
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AMAWATERWAYS: Cruise operator suspends all remaining 2020 river sailings in three continents

The cruise operator has announced that it has cancelled the rest of its scheduled 2020 river cruises in Europe, Asia and Africa; this suspension does not though apply to the chartered river cruises being operated on the Rhine in partnership with a German tour operator. Passengers affected will be offered a future cruise credit equal to 115% of the value of their purchase, which will be valid for sailings through to the end of 2022.
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AUSTRALIA: City of Melbourne eases COVID-19 restrictions following decline in case numbers

The government of the Australian state of Victoria has from yesterday evening, 18 October, eased COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in the city of Melbourne as cases of the virus continue to decline. Among the changes, Melbourne residents will no longer face limits on the time they can spend away from their homes for education or recreation. Previous restrictions allowing residents to travel only 5 kilometers (3 miles) from home have also increased to 25 kilometers (15 miles). Regulations are due to be lifted even further by 2 November with the partial re-opening of shops, bars and restaurants.
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Updated flight schedules published for October, November and December 2020

The airline, along with partner carrier SilkAir, has published its latest schedule update for flights in October, November and December 2020. Among the updates are reinstated flights to destinations including Brunei, Fukuoka, Kathmandu and Male. The airlines have said that following these resumptions, by the end of December flight capacity will have reached 15% of pre-COVID-19 levels.
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AUSTRALIA: Country welcomes first quarantine-free flights from New Zealand to Sydney

The Safe Travel Zone between New Zealand and the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) is underway, with the arrival of Air New Zealand and Jetstar flights from Auckland to Sydney today, 16 October. Passengers travelling from New Zealand will be able to travel to the Australian states of NSW, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and the Northern Territory (NT) without the requirement for quarantine on arrival in Australia. Passengers will be required to complete a health declaration stating they have been in New Zealand only during the preceding 14 days, and health screenings will also take place on arrival in Sydney.
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SEYCHELLES: Country's government updates list of countries from which entry is permitted

South Africans and citizens of nine other African countries will be able to visit Seychelles as tourists from today, 19 October, according to the latest official Seychelles Travel tourism travel advisory published on 16 October. The list of category one countries has been updated to include Botswana, Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Category one permitted countries are considered low and medium risk.
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NEW ZEALAND: Country introduces 'Isolation Allocation System' requirement for all arrivals to New Zealand

The country's government has announced that from 08.00 (local time) on 5 October 2020, the new 'Managed Isolation Allocation System' will come in to force for all arrivals to New Zealand. The system is an online portal where passengers must obtain a voucher prior to travel that confirms their place in a managed isolation facility. There will be an initial one-month grace period before doing so becomes a legal requirement for all arrivals from from 00.01 (local time) on 3 November 2020.
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AUSTRALIA: State of Queensland to re-open border to arrivals from New South Wales (NSW) from 1 November 2020

The Australian state of Queensland (QLD) will re-open its border to all arrivals from New South Wales (NSW) on 1 November, provided NSW goes 28 days without any 'mystery' COVID-19 cases, according to the new roadmap released by the QLD Government. Visitors and returning travellers from NSW can enter QLD with a valid Queensland Border Declaration Pass without having to complete mandatory quarantine, provided community transmission is deemed as being under control.
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