Author: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY

Days earlier, Norway opened its borders to citizens and residents of numerous countries, but not the U.S.

The hotel company says its eco-friendly changes, in demand by travelers, could include renewable energy usage, design changes and other upgrades.

Border restrictions on nonessential travel have been extended again, this time through Oct. 21.

Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama said the island nation is set to gradually lift travel restrictions based on vaccination rates.

Oceania Cruises reported a single-day booking record that beat the previous record from March 2021 by nearly 60%.

Central, South America

Starting Oct. 4, fully vaccinated travelers to Engalnd from “non-red” countries won’t need to take a pre-departure test before arrival.

Starting Thursday, Panama will require all unvaccinated U.S. travelers to quarantine upon arrival.

Various hotels chains are extending flexible benefits programs for rewards members, acknowledging that the pandemic’s impact on travel is not over.

Less than two weeks after announcing a quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers from the U.S., the Netherlands has reversed its decision.